The Fort
Union Association is a Cooperating Association, a nonprofit organization,
incorporated under the laws of North Dakota, authorized to function
and conduct business associated with Fort Union Trading Post
National Historic Site under agreement with the National Park
Service.
The purpose of the
Association is to aid and promote the historical, cultural, scientific
and educational activities of Fort Union and the National Park
Service as follows:
A. Promote, encourage and
foster the educational, interpretive, and related visitor service
activities of Fort Union through the income generated by the
sale of commercial items.
B. Provide services to Fort
Union visitors through the sale or distribution of appropriate
books, folders, maps, and other illustrative, interpretive and
educational materials as may be approved by Fort Union and the
Association Board.
C. Assist and support, through
donations of appropriate equipment, materials, cash, and/or services,
the interpretive and educational programs of Fort Union and the
National Park Service.
D. Sponsor or cosponsor the
publication of appropriate printed materials.
E. Develop, produce, sell,
and/or distribute appropriate theme-related objects as approved
by Fort Union.