Nicodemus National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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"Go To Kansas"

Former enslaved African Americans left Kentucky in organized colonies at the end of the of post-Civil War Reconstruction period to experience freedom on the free soils of Kansas. Nicodemus represents the involvement of African Americans in the western expansion and settlement of the Great Plains. It is the oldest and only remaining all Black Town west of the Mississippi River.

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African American Experience Parks

Discover the 20 National Park Sites that preserves African American history and learn about some of America's most magnificent cultural treasures and diverse history that is supported by the African American Experience Fund and the National Park Foundation.

The mission of The African American Experience Fund is to connect all Americans to the considerable contributions of African Americans throughout the country's history that are commemorated and brought to life in the National Parks. Since 2001, they have raised private funds to support educational, volunteer and community engagement programs in the National Parks and Historic Sites that honor and tell the story of the African American Experience.

Designing the Parks Initiative Moves to Second Rounds

Two university interdisciplinary teams have been selected to partner with Nicodemus National Historic Site and the Nicodemus community in the Parks for People competition- to explore ways to promote sustainability, inspire stewardship, empower youth, and foster dynamic connections among parks, communities and natural systems. more

For more information, visit: http://www.designingtheparks.org/parks-people-student-competition-reimagine-national-parks-stage-1-winning-schools-announced

To review the following Nicodemus National Historic Site reports click on Park Planning:

Historic Structures Report (HSR) (PDF 26.7 MB)

Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) (PDF 103.49 MB)

Historic Resources Study (HRS) (PDF 51.1 MB)

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Nicodemus National Historic Site
304 Washington Avenue
Nicodemus, KS 67625-3015

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Phone

Visitor Information
(785) 839-4233

Superintendent
(785) 839-4321

Fax

(785) 839-4325

Climate

Summer daytime temperatures range between 80 to 105 F, nights 50 to 75 F. Winter daytime temperatures range between 0 to 65 F, nights -20 to 30 F. Precipitation can be light to heavy. Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning, hail, and gusty winds frequently occur during spring and summer. Winter snow accumulations are usually light, but heavy snows may occur. Weather can vary greatly throughout the day.
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