The purpose of this Society is to provide for the collection, preservation, exhibition and publication of material of a historical and cultural character, especially that relating to the current and past history of Gresham and the surrounding communities, and for the accomplishment of this end, to explore all places of deposit of archaeological matter, to acquire documents, manuscripts, and publications of every description; to obtain narratives and records of the pioneers of the previously described areas, to ascertain and preserve the original names of mountains, streams, and localities in this area, and their interpretations and significations; to gather and preserve the traditions relative to the history of man; to maintain a gallery of historical portraiture and a cultural and historical center, to publish and otherwise diffuse information relative to the history of this area and in general to encourage and develop the study of history, on a non-profit basis consonant with the provisions set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and to adhere to ORS Chapter 61 and Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1954.
