The Marble Valley Friends organization was formed in May of 1997 in response to the announced plans to demolish the wood framed Old Tate School Gymnasium, which pre-dates the historic marble school building.  Although the preservation   of the the Old Gym was and remains a top priority of the now incorporated all volunteer group, a much broader view of the purposes of the organization has been incorporated into its stated mission.

• To promote public interest in the history of the Marble Valley area and its marble industry.

   

• To initiate, coordinate or operate programs to preserve, enhance, and utilize structures and site's of historic interest.

   

• To encourage and support public and private efforts to maintain buildings and sites in ways that will retain their historic importance.

   

• To develop and implement educational programs to inform citizens and visitors of the historic development of the Marble Valley.

   

• To advise and recommend to community, municipal, county, and state agencies or departments, programs to achieve the above purposes.