Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site

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Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site

On October 26, 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-525 establishing Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site to commemorate the landmark Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, as such, violate the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws." The site consists of the Monroe Elementary School, one of the four segregated elementary schools for African American children in Topeka, and the adjacent grounds.

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Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 On August 25th, 2006 - the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service - Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne launched the National Park Centennial Initiative to...read more

Just For Kids FOR KIDS Things to Do at the Site Become a Junior Ranger! Ask a Ranger for the Junior Ranger booklet and a souvenir pencil, tour the visitor center and complete 4...read more

Lodging & Dining Lodging Lodging information can be found on the Visit Topeka Inc. website. Click here to access their website.Where To Eat There are four accessible picnic tables on the south side of...read more

Things To Do Distance Learning Opportunities Brown v. Board of Education NHS has the capability of providing distance learning programs. Please contact the Education Department by phone at (785) 354-4273 x247.Nearby Attractions In Topeka Visit...read more

Sights to See Places Monroe Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, is not the only site where the story of Brown v. Board of Education can be told. There were many segregated schools throughout...read more

Who's Who at the Park Our Staff & Offices Staff: Dennis Vasquez - Superintendent Ronald Aeillo - Maintenance Worker Cordell Anderson - Park Guide Lydia Baez- Administrative Technician William Beteta- Chief of Interpretation and...read more

History Reconstruction   1866 February - The New Freedmen's Bureau bill is introduced in Congress. The legislation proposes to give the Bureau the power to try those accused of denying African Americans...read more

In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons Brown v. Board of Education NHS is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. The site is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's...read more

At A Glance Contact Public Affairs   The Public Information Officer may be reached by phone at (785)...read more

Park Regulations & Safety Things To Know Before You Come Visitor Parking Visitor parking is available in the visitor parking lot on the east side of the site. Please use the sidewalk located on the...read more

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