The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park fosters understanding of the life and work of Ernest Hemingway, with emphasis on his Oak Park origins and his impact on world literature. Its mission reflects the Foundation's belief in the importance of the written word and the value of thoughtful reading and writing. A literary, educational foundation our mission is accomplished through outreach to diverse and international audiences through exhibitions, tours, conferences, lectures, discussion groups, publications and other educational programs as well as a research resource We manage the restoration and operation of Hemingway's birthplace and the preservation of other Hemingway sites in Oak Park, as well as the acquisition, conservation and management of archives and collections related to Hemingway.