National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Nicodemus National Historic Site Aerial view of Nicodemus
view map
text size: largest larger normal
printer friendly
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Things To Do
 
Activities
Visitor Center: (Located inside the Nicodemus Township Hall, south of the Roadside Park, off Highway 24.) View exhibits, view short videos, stamp your National Parks Passport, and learn about the history of Nicodemus and Blacks in the West.

Walking Tours: View the five historic buildings, (only one is accessible to the public - the 1939 Township Hall which is also the temporary Visitor Center), part of a living community. The five historic buildings are physical expressions of the five pillars of the African-American community - church, self-government, education, home, and business. Ranger led tours are by appointment only (call 785-839-4233)

Year-round Junior Ranger Program 

 

Annual Blues and Jazz Festival sponsored by The Nicodemus Historical Society is held in June. Call before your visit to get specific dates.

Annual Homecoming Celebration sponsored by descendants and the town's Homecoming Committee is held the last weekend in July.  Open to the public.  

You are exiting the National Park Service website

Thank you for visiting our site.

You will now be redirected to:

We hope your visit was informative and enjoyable.

Welcome sign off Highway 24

Did You Know?
In its heyday, Nicodemus had many clubs, fraternal society, and social organizations. Today a marker stands on the site of the Masonic Hall.

Last Updated: May 06, 2011 at 14:43 MST