A new program that will assist Kansans who own historic properties is communities with populations under 30,000 people, was announced last week. The National Park Service has awarded the $500,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant to the Kansas Historical Society. The Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Office will develop this new Sub-Grant Program, Kansas Rural Preservation.
Kansas was among eight recipients to receive the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants this year. A total of 4.8 million dollars was awarded in 2020 to support the preservation of historical and cultural sites. Getting the Grant will assure these houses are preserved and protected for future generations to learn from and enjoy.
