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About the Friends

Mission Statement

Friends of Koreshan State Park is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of historic, environmental and recreational resources of Koreshan State Park for present and future generations.

What we do

The Friends of Koreshan State Park serves as the Citizens Support Organization (CSO) for the park. Our fundraising activities support the park through work projects, programs, events, restoration of historic buildings and landscapes, outreach programs, historical exhibits, guided tours, and interpretive programs.

How can you help?

Give your time by volunteering at Koreshan State park. Positions are available for a wide variety of interest and expertise. Email friendsofkoreshan@gmail.com to learn more.
Become a member, make a donation, a memorial gift, sponsor events, or remember the park in your will. Contact us for more details.

Your generosity will directly benefit Koreshan State Park.

Jeff Mosher, Heather M Mitchell, Stephanie Gray, Rose LaBarge, Karen Ortley, Joseph Archazki

Current Board Members

Stephanie Gray - President
Jeff Mosher, Treasurer
Heather M Mitchell
Rose LaBarge
Joseph Archazki
Karen Ortley

Friends of Koreshan Timeline

Our Name Through the Years
1987	Incorporated as Friends of Koreshan, Inc.
1989	Name changed to Koreshan Unity Alliance, Inc.
2011	Name changed to Friends of Koreshan State Historic Site, Inc.
2018	Name changed to Friends of Koreshan State Park, Inc.

Festivals and Events

During the 1980s and well into the 1990s, the Friends’ citizen support organization (CSO) partnered with Koreshan Unity, Inc. to produce Lunar and Solar festivals. These celebrations continued the Koreshan tradition of commemorating the birthdays of Victoria Gratia and Cyrus R. Teed each spring and fall.

Today, the Friends support educational programs, concerts, classes, demonstrations, guided tours, and special events that connect visitors with Koreshan State Park’s history and cultural heritage.

Over the years, the Friends have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support park improvements, preservation, and educational experiences.

Restorations and Grants

Preservation Through the Years
1988	Historic Site Master Plan Update $7,500 grant
1989	Founders House Restoration Plan $20,000 grant-in-aid
1990	Damkohler Cottage Restoration Plan CSO funded
1991	Damkohler Cottage Restoration CSO funded
1991	Archaeological Excavation at Founders House
1992	Topographical Survey of the Koreshan Site $16,200 grant
1993	Mound Key Survey and Brochure $26,077 grant
1993	Koreshan State Historic Site Mapping Project A detailed depiction of existing structures and features in the historic district, including identification of potential archaeological areas.
1993	Founders House Restoration $106,875 grant
1993	Museum Assessment Program (MAP II) $1,975 grant
1993	Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) $6,510 grant
1994	Planetary Court Restoration Plan $6,500 grant
1999	Planetary Court Phase I Restoration $244,088 grant
1999	New Store Restoration Plan $20,000 grant
2000	Planetary Court Phase II Restoration $156,711 grant
2001	Art Hall Restoration Plan $13,000 grant
2002	Art Hall Phase I Restoration Grant funded
2003	Historic Bridges Restoration $4,600 grant
2004	Bakery Building Restoration Plan $7,414 grant
2004	Small Machine Shop Restoration Plan CSO funded
2004	Membership Cottage (Schlendler Cottage) Restoration Plan CSO funded
2007	Art Hall Phase II Restoration $261,409 grant
2014	Membership Cottage (Schlendler Cottage) Restoration $20,000 and $13,000 grants
2015	Industrial Buildings Restoration Plan $5,800 — CSO funded
2016	Mound Key Improvement Planning $117,000 grant
2019	Interpretive Signage $8,050 grant

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