The mission of Friends is to support and assist The Adjutant General (TAG) of the State of New York in his responsibilities under section 24 of the Military Law of the State for the care, preservation and interpretation of the Military History Collection of the State of New York.
To perform such functions as are consistent with these purposes including, but not limited to, maintaining a membership program and providing educational services including a newsletter, publications, programs, tours and historical commemorations to its members and to the general public. To establish a developmental program including but not limited to sponsorship of fund-raising events, the operation of a museum gift and bookstore and to encourage, stimulate and solicit private funds in order to augment and strengthen the Museum’s research, collection, exhibition, operations, educational and public relations programs.