Spotlight on the Trail

Member Spotlight
Written By Lynn Hughes

About the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society of Douglas County

Promoting, protecting, preserving history in the Baldwin and Vinland areas and along the Santa Fe Trail since 1967.

In Brief:

  • Located in Baldwin City, Kansas; much communication by email

  • Originally formed in 1967 to preserve local landmarks and history

  • In 2008 joined national Santa Fe Trail Association.

  • Goals:

    • promoting and educating others about the Santa Fe Trail in Douglas County as well as local history

    • preservation and maintenance of historical sites in the Baldwin and Vinland area

  • Sites cared for by the chapter include: Clearfield One Room Schoolhouse, Vinland Grange Hall, Signal Oak, the Palmyra Well, 1906 Santa Fe Depot, more

  • Chapter completed working with multiple local, state, and national groups to construct a new walking trail to view the five main Santa Fe Trail wagon ruts at the Black Jack Park in the Ivan Boyd Memorial Prairie Reserve (on US 56).

  • Individual members and groups pursue and share historical interests.

  • Two potluck suppers held for members every year – followed by a presentation about information related to the Trail or local history.

  • Visitors and guests are always welcome at the suppers and events! (Contact Us)

  • Annual dues are $5/Individual; $10/Family; $35/Institutional (Business, Professional, or Organization); $100/Life. (Membership Info)

Lynn Hughes
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