The purpose of the Caledonia Historical Society shall be to promote the understanding and appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of Caledonia Township and the surrounding area by:  encouraging historical and genealogical study and research, collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting historical and cultural objects, artifacts, and sites, encouraging public participation in the activities of the Society through publications, programs, and the preservation of archives and historical collections, and to encourage the establishment and operation of a local historical museum.
The Caledonia Historical Society is a non-profit organization. Membership is open to anyone, with annual dues of $5.00 per person and $10.00 per family. Business memberships are $25.00, Researcher Memberships are $50.00, and Historian Memberships are $100.00.