Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park ยท Kansas
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National Historic Site of the United States in Topeka, Kansas
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park was established in Topeka, Kansas, on October 26, 1992, by the United States Congress to commemorate the landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Brown v. Board of Education aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, as such, violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws."
About Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers, secretaries, welders, ministers, and students drove their communities, and the country along with them, toward justice in a series of often unsteady turns leading to the Brown v. Board decision.
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We are currently open Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| Closed | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park?
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park?
Popular activities at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park include: Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store.
What is the weather like at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park?
Kansas has a temperate but continental climate, with great extremes between summer and winter temperatures but few long periods of extreme hot or cold.
How do I get to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park?
The park is located in downtown Topeka, Kansas at 1515 SE Monroe Street.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
Kansas has a temperate but continental climate, with great extremes between summer and winter temperatures but few long periods of extreme hot or cold.
Directions
The park is located in downtown Topeka, Kansas at 1515 SE Monroe Street.
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