Vision & Mission Statement

Mission Statement: To preserve, share and celebrate the history and heritage of Steamboat Springs and Routt County through quality and engaging exhibits, programs, and education.

Vision Statement: The Tread of Pioneers Museum is an indispensable cultural asset and historical leader that engages and educates the public and fosters an appreciation of our community’s history.

VALUES

• INTEGRITY
• STEWARDSHIP
• HISTORICAL PASSION
• COLLABORATION

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Attitudes, behaviors and actions that are most important to working to our values

INTEGRITY

• Be honest
• Always act in the best interest of our community and collections in keeping with museum standards
• Aspire to the highest standards of care and behavior

STEWARDSHIP

• Honor our commitments to our donors and community
• Be accountable
• Collect and provide best care of collections and stories, based on our resources and industry standards
• Be dependable

HISTORICAL PASSION

• Connect people with our heritage – share the passion
• Keep the story relevant – bring history alive
• Be a leader – think outside the box
• Be energized – take pride in where we live and the work we do

COLLABORATION

• Build and value lasting relationships
• Work across organizational boundaries – network at every opportunity
• Work with partners to leverage strengths
• Honor commitments to team members and partners

2019 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Key result areas, big areas of opportunity

• ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH (Strategic Plan, Staffing, Facilities)
• FINANCIAL STABILITY
• COMMUNITY AWARENESS/ENGAGEMENT