The Aurora Historical Society’s mission is to preserve Aurora’s history through collections and displays of artifacts, as well as provide educational programs for all ages. The society has successfully created programs and exhibits in the past highlighting its collections as well as items on loan from its members and the public.

The Aurora  Historical Society was incorporated in the State of Ohio on August 1, 1968, as a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and collecting the artifacts of the past, informing and educating the public in the present to better prepare for the future. The Society sponsors lectures, field trips and special exhibits, publishes the informative newsletter, The Aurora Pioneer, and hosts monthly social meetings featuring informative and historically related speakers. The Society also oversees the management, collections and exhibits of the Aurora Historical Museum and provides volunteer docents for students and other visitors.