Like many museums, most of the Alabama Historical Commission's historic sites have friends groups.

Through volunteer efforts, these groups exist to support the sites financially and with advice. Members care deeply about their particular site--at the historic house museums, many are descendants of the original family. Some members have other kinds of personal ties to their site, while some are interested in local or state history.

Each group is different.  Some have a governing board only, others have a board and hundreds of paying members.