The mission of the Knox County Historical Society is to increase, interpret, and preserve knowledge of Knox County history. In addition to housing permanent collections, a research library and publishing an informational newsletter, the Society sponsors monthly educational programs, adult and school group tours of its facilities, changing exhibits exporing the interrelationship of county, state, and national history, and other special events for Knox County residents and visitors. The Society acts as a clearinghouse for information on Knox County history and genealogy, responding to telephone and mail inquiries.