November 23 – The
Beltrami County Historical Society
and Turtle Lake Township were recently named recipients of a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage grant from the Minnesota Historical Society.
The historical society received a $49,261 grant to provide appropriate shelving and storage materials for museum collections, according to a news release.
Turtle Lake Township, in Beltrami County, received a $60,500 grant to hire qualified professionals to conduct an archaeological survey of the Buena Vista Archaeological District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A total of 48 grants of $10,000 or more were awarded during the awards cycle approved by the MNHS Executive Council on Oct. 17, totaling $5,582,493 in 29 counties.
Major grants are awarded annually to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes preserve and enhance Minnesota’s cultural and historic resources. All grants are competitive and awarded according to program guidelines and criteria, as well as professional standards, the release said.
“Minnesota Historic and Cultural Heritage Grants are made possible by the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008,” the press release said. “The Legacy Amendment supports efforts to preserve Minnesota’s lands, waters and heritage, including Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.”
