Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park The story of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in public schools, is one of hope and courage. Welcome to the Brown v.
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When the people agreed to be plaintiffs in the case, they never knew they would change history. Board of Education NHP page. We hope this will become a place where fans feel comfortable sharing information and experiences about Brown v. Board of Education NHP with one another. While this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. Please be considerate of other fan's opinions. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. If you do not comply, your message will be removed. We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Such posts and/or links are subject to deletion. People who continue to post such content and/or links may be subject to page participation restrictions and/or removal from the page. We do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Posting of external links on this site that are intended as advertising (or to drive traffic to websites unrelated to Brown v. Board of Education NHS or do not contribute to dialog and discussions about Brown v. Board of Education NHS may be deleted. People who continue to post such links may be subject to page participation restrictions and/or removal from the page. External links do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. National Park Service or the U.S. Department of Interior.

Why did the chickens cross the road? To get to the NHP!
09/25/2026

Why did the chickens cross the road? To get to the NHP!

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is the only national park unit that commemorates a US Supreme Court...
09/17/2026

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is the only national park unit that commemorates a US Supreme Court decision. On this Constitution Day, we remember the Supreme Court’s revision of our national understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment on May 17, 1954. Since that day, “separate but equal” has been “inherently unequal” and unconstitutional in the United States.

Learn more at The Five Cases: https://go.nps.gov/18gc3d

09/11/2026
Tours of Topeka’s historic Monroe School have been extended through mid-November 2026!Led by Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) Ja...
09/08/2026

Tours of Topeka’s historic Monroe School have been extended through mid-November 2026!

Led by Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) Jake Brillhart, these one-hour tours highlight the building’s architecture and its architect, Thomas W. Williamson, and include a visit to the second floor.

Free tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the following Saturdays:

• September 12, 2026
• October 10, 2026
• November 14, 2026

We hope to see you at an upcoming tour!

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is pleased to announce that Victoria Lawton Benson—daughter of Brow...
08/25/2026

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is pleased to announce that Victoria Lawton Benson—daughter of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka plaintiff Maude E. Lawton and a former student at Topeka’s segregated Buchanan Elementary School—will conclude our Saturdays with a Student program on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. She will be joined by Carolyn Wims-Campbell, a former student of Topeka’s segregated McKinley Elementary School. Maude E. Lawton was one of the 13 plaintiff-parents in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka; the 1951 case filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas challenging the legal segregation of Topeka’s public elementary schools.

We are hiring! If you have experience in building and grounds maintenance and share our passion for preserving a Nationa...
08/23/2026

We are hiring! If you have experience in building and grounds maintenance and share our passion for preserving a National Historic Landmark here in Topeka, Kansas, we invite you to apply for our maintenance worker lead position. Details here:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/881713700

Applications accepted until September 4.

Calling Junior Rangers of all ages! Join us at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park for our birthday bas...
08/21/2026

Calling Junior Rangers of all ages! Join us at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park for our birthday bash celebrating 110 years of the National Park Service. We’ll have indoor field day activities for visitors of all ages on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy arts and crafts, trivia, refreshments, and more. Bring your Junior Ranger spirit—and come celebrate 110 years of America’s national parks!
More Information: https://go.nps.gov/1kh2y6

Calling Junior Rangers of all ages! Join us at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park for our birthday bas...
08/12/2026

Calling Junior Rangers of all ages! Join us at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park for our birthday bash celebrating 110 years of the National Park Service. We’ll have indoor field day activities for visitors of all ages on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy arts and crafts, trivia, refreshments, and more. Bring your Junior Ranger spirit—and come celebrate 110 years of America’s national parks!

Know the difference between Renaissance Revival and the Modern Movement? Ever wonder why Topeka built such nice schools ...
07/22/2026

Know the difference between Renaissance Revival and the Modern Movement? Ever wonder why Topeka built such nice schools 100 years ago?

Learn about Topeka’s historic Monroe School through a free, one-hour guided tour at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park! Tours highlight the building’s architecture, architect Thomas W. Williamson, and history, and include a visit to the second floor. Developed by interpretation intern Amy Grace Rhinehart, tours are offered Fridays and Saturdays through September 26, 2026. Ask for tour times when visiting Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, 1515 SE Monroe Street, Topeka, Kansas.

More information: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7628D286-0AC1-FD89-777A25C5D877CEDA

Address

1515 SE Monroe Street
Topeka, KS
66612

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+17853544273

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