Grant's Cottage in Upstate NY is exactly what you have described. The
museum/building is owned by State Parks but it is essentially run by the
friends group. Good Luck.

Grant Cottage State Historic Site  (518) 587-8277   www.nysparks.state.ny.us

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From: "Dawn Marie Warfle" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: "Friends" groups


> Does anyone have any information that will lead me to a historic and/or
> cultural site that is operated and managed by a separate entity such as a
> parks department (local, state or national), but has a "friends" or
> "association" group of volunteers who conduct programming, outreach
> activities, and other visitor-focused programs?  Thanks for any contact
> information.
>
> Dawn Marie Warfle
> Congressional Cemetery
> Washington, DC
>
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