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Department Name:
Historical Services

Mission Statement:
The Historical Services Department preserves local history by acquiring and maintaining artifacts and information and ensures
that these resources are available to the community. It promotes interest in the heritage and historical landmarks of Mansfield
by encouraging education, outreach and cultural tourism.

Services Provided:
1. Educate the public about the history of Mansfield through museum exhibits
2. Preserve historical artifacts for the education of future generations
3. Hold educational programs and participate in public events that teach people about history or encourage them to visit the museums
for further information

CITY COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES N O R T H

Noteworthy Organizational Remarkable Together Healthy
Essentials Excellence Experiences as One Economy
Consistently Strong team Distinctive Create Sustainable assets,
high-quality and internal services and community financial strength
services culture amenities connections & growth

N O R T H
Goal #1 ● ●
Enhance the museum collections to ensure that artifacts are preserved for the enjoyment and education of future generations

Objectives
1. Complete the physical inventory of the museum collections
2. Utilize the Collection Management Policy to strategically add to the museum collections
3. Identify items with unknown sources so their provenance can be determined

Actual Actual Budget Budget
Performance Measures 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
New collection items 275 80 75 50
Artifacts processed in inventory of collection (New measure) - - - 150

N O R T H
Goal #2 ● ● ●
Educate the public about Mansfield history so that visitors and residents alike will know about how our community began and how it
has developed through time
Objectives
1. Host temporary exhibits at the museums
2. Develop a closer relationship with MISD so we can better educate the students of Mansfield
3. Develop new public programs for both children and adult audiences at the museums

Actual Actual Budget Budget
Performance Measures 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Visitors to the museums 1,526 2,622 4,000 4,500
Programs offered 14 14 30 40
Special/Temporary Exhibits 3 3 5 6
Researchers at museums 62 27 60 50
Research requests fulfilled by staff 41 36 75 50
Program participants 290 651 540 700

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