The state historical society shall have the management and control of said real estate after the same is reduced to the possession of the state of Kansas, and is authorized to do all things necessary to and consistent with the use of the same by the state, as a place of unusual historical interest. The said society, in its discretion, may cooperate with patriotic societies in the use thereof, not inconsistent with the purposes of the state, and may accept gifts of money, property or services from organizations and individuals and apply the same to the use and benefit of the state in the preservation and improvement and furnishing of said real estate and buildings.