Purpose and Objectives:
The Bay County Historical Society was organized in 1936 to preserve the rich heritage of the area. This objective has been pursued over the past 67 years through the efforts of its members and supporters.

The major goals of the Society are:
1) to identify, preserve, and document Bay County history;

2) to assist in the preservation of historic sites within the county; and

3) to collect, identify, and preserve documents, pictures and artifacts of historical value.