The Face of NONPROFITS Friends of the Capitol Park Museum Griffin Landry, President PHOTO CREDIT: BUTTERFLIES OF HOPE PHOTOGRAPHY
G riffin Landry is the youngest-ever president of a Lou- isiana State Museum support foundation, leading the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum through and exciting new era of transformation. Following the Friends’ full rebrand in December 2025, Landry is now steering the organization into the Museum’s milestone 20th anniver- sary year in 2026, focused on strengthening statewide impact, deepening community engagement, and elevating the Museum as Louisiana’s premier cultural institution. Under Landry’s leadership, the Friends have modernized their operations, reimagined programming, and expanded access for families across the region. The organization became the first in the Louisiana State Museum system to adopt fully digital memberships, launched new education and seasonal program- ming, and increased signature events-including the Annual Gala, Fall Fest, and the Spanish Town Parade Party - back to life with record-breaking attendance. As the Museum prepares to celebrate two decades of preserving Louisiana’s history and cul- ture, Landry is leading efforts to position the Friends as a bold, forward-facing advocate for the next 20 years and beyond.
How are you involved in the community? We support the Capitol Park Museum by creating accessible, mission-driven programs that connect people of all ages to Lou- isiana’s history. This includes free and low-cost events, expand- ed partnerships with local organizations, and new initiatives launching during the Museum’s 20th anniversary year. What is special about Greater Baton Rouge to you? Baton Rouge reflects the heart of Louisiana-rich in culture, histo- ry, and community pride. Its people inspire the work we do, and we’re honored to serve a region so committed to celebrating and preserving its unique identity. What services do you offer? We offer museum memberships, signature community events, free family programming, free educational experiences, partner- ship opportunities, and volunteer engagement - all designed to make Louisiana’s history more accessible, dynamic, and mean- ingful as we enter the Museum’s next 20 years.
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