The goal of the society is to transform lives by preserving, educating, connecting and sharing the rich history of Smithfield Maine. The historical society, started in 2009, acts to preserve and educate and chronicle the lives of the residents of Smithfield Maine. In 2012, the society opened the Groves House to responsibly care for the historical resources that have been entrusted to us. Public service is inherent in what we do; we challenge ourselves to focus on meeting our audiences' changing needs. We continually seek fresh ways to meet our mission of connecting people to history and sharing compelling stories. Creativity and effectiveness are critical to our success and are recognized, supported, honored and rewarded.