Thus, Olustee became Florida's first state park. In 1990, a group of interested citizens recognized the need for a support group for the park. Now, Olustee Battlefield needs your help to advance into the future. The Olustee Battlefield Citizens Support Organization is a non-profit Florida corporation composed of volunteer members. While the CSO works in cooperation with the park officials, it is an independent organization.
Membership is open to individuals and organizations.
Membership fees and donations are tax deductible. Members receive a quarterly newsletter detailing the activities of the CSO and have full voting rights in the election of the CSO Board of Directors. In 2000, the Florida State Park system was selected as the Best Park System in the United States. In early 2001, the Olustee Battlefield CSO was selected as the Best Park CSO in Florida . State funds and personnel are limited.