• Exterior of Brown v. Board of Education NHS, the former Monroe Elementary School, at night.

    Brown v. Board of Education

    National Historic Site Kansas

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  • "From Brown to Brown: Topeka's Civil Rights Story" Bus Tours Now Available

    This new bus tour maps out locations in the city linked to local and national struggles for freedom and equality. Bus tours will be available Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Click on More for complete details of the tour. More »

  • 2013 Teacher Ranger Teacher Opportunity

    During the summer of 2013, the national NPS office of history and civics is seeking a Teacher Ranger Teacher to develop lesson plans that incorporate information about the National Park Service that meet common core standards, located in Topeka, Kansas. More »

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You can help Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site by becoming a volunteer at the site. You can learn more about the Brown v. Board of Education case by purchasing books from the Western National Parks Association bookstore.

 
Musicians play drums, bass and trumpet with students at the Latin jazz Workshop.

Latin jazz musicians share their music with students at the Latin Jazz Workshop in September 2006.

NPS\Cheryl DeShazer

Donations
Your donation helps Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site provide interpretive and educational programs for future visitors.

If you would like to make a donation, there is a donation box located in the visitor center or you may send a personal check, money order, or cashier's check made payable to:

Brown v. Board of Education NHS
1515 SE Monroe Street
Topeka, Kansas 66612

Did You Know?

Black children sitting in desks in classroom with teacher

The Brown v. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court decision involved more than 150 plaintiffs from five states.--Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site More...