 The museum is operated by the Sandy Ground Historical Society and its annual festival is a celebration of black history, culture and freedom.The museum is also chartered by the New York State Department of Education to bring education and awareness of Sandy Ground to adults and children alike through guided tours, exhibits, interactive activities including arts and crafts, and lectures.Sandy Ground reaches about 10,000 people a year in these education initiatives (about 4,000 children and about 6,000 adults.)