The mission of the McCully Heritage Project is to provide facilities and programs for high quality environmental education and research for youth and adults and to provide the opportunity for the public to appreciate the cultural, historical and natural resources of the lower Illinois River valley.

This mission is accomplished through the following goals:

1) Engage in responsible land stewardship and act as an example for fellow landowners.

2) Provide opportunities for the public to engage with the natural environment.

3) Provide opportunities for environmental and historical research.

4) Provide outreach activities to inform the public about the cultural, historical and natural resources of the lower Illinois River valley.