Two citizens' groups formed, one to fight divestiture and the other to set up a new co-op to purchase the supermarket and drug store. The new co-op was successful in its membership and fundraising drives, and took over the stores in June, 1984. There are no display cases. Instead, the house has been restored with furniture and objects of the simple life which characterized the Great Depression and the New Deal. Much of the furniture and artifacts in the collection were bought, used, and have now been donated to the Museum by Greenbelt citizens.
Permanent exhibits are of historic and artistic interest.
Temporary exhibits focus on specialized aspects of life during that time.