The society is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the supreme court of the united states. It was founded by chief justice warren e. Burger, who served as its first honorary chairman. The society accomplishes its mission by conducting educational programs, supporting historical research, publishing books, journals, and electronic materials, and by collecting antiques and artifacts related to the court's history. These activities and others increase the public's awareness of the court's contributions to our nation's RICH constitutional heritage.