To preserve the properties, records, and artifacts; to interpret the history; to educate the public; concerning the way of life in the Chadds Ford area with emphasis on the eighteenth century.

To accomplish this mission, the Society:
Preserves and maintains the John Chads House and Barns-Brinton House;
Operates and maintains the CFHS Barn;
Continues historical research and collection of records and artifacts of the region;
Educates members, the general public, and school groups;
Demonstrates past domestic skills and lifestyles of the region;
Sponsors Chadds Ford Days, an open-air colonial fair;
Supports local community events;
Supports preservation activities in the community;
Raises the funds necessary to carry out the above activities.