Friends of Pullman deepens its capacity to serve Chicago’s first national park with new grant support from the National Park Foundation and The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust.
CHICAGO, IL — Friends of Pullman National Historical Park is proud to announce that this summer, the organization was chosen as a grantee recipient by the National Park Foundation for a Capacity Building grant, as well as a grantee of The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust.
As the official friends group for Pullman National Historical Park, Friends of Pullman works to preserve and protect the park’s cultural heritage and amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations. The National Park Foundation’s support strengthens the organization’s capacity for tours and outreach, helping connect more visitors with Pullman’s history, while support from The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust bolsters the organization’s long-term capacity to carry that work forward.
“We’re fortunate to have the role of being the supporting force behind Pullman National Historical Park, and even more fortunate to have continued support and resources from the National Park Foundation and The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust to invest in the park and its continued evolution.” – Peggy Parfenoff, Executive Director, Friends of Pullman
As the official friends group for Pullman National Historical Park, Friends of Pullman works to preserve and protect the park’s cultural heritage and amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations. The National Park Foundation’s support strengthens the organization’s capacity for tours and outreach, helping connect more visitors with Pullman’s history, while support from The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust bolsters the organization’s long-term capacity to carry that work forward.
Learn more about the Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust and the National Park Foundation Capacity Building grants.
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About Friends of Pullman National Historical Park
Friends of Pullman National Historical Park is the official philanthropic partner for Pullman National Historical Park. Its mission is to preserve and protect the cultural heritage at Pullman National Historical Park and to amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations. For more information contact Peggy Parfenoff at pparfenoff@friendsofpullman.com.
