Historical society gets grant for repairs

The Kansas Historical Society has awarded a grant to the Vinland Fairgrounds Exhibit Building in Douglas County to repair its clerestory windows.

The Heritage Trust Fund Grant of $10,992 will fund repair of the historic wooden windows for the fairgrounds north of Baldwin City.

The Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review recently made the announcement of its 2009 round of trust fund grants that total $1.1 million for 20 projects across the state.

Also among the grant recipients is the Buck Creek School in Jefferson County, which will receive $24,380 for repairs to the roof and bell tower.