News Release

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Seeks Public Input

Date: October 19, 2011

Release date: October 19, 2011
Contact: Justin Sochacki
Phone number: [phone]

Topeka, KS - Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site is seeking input from the community at an Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. The National Park Service would like to hear ideas about how to better provide visitor and education services for the community. The Open House is informal. Visitors can stop by for as little or as long as they like. Light refreshments will be provided.

What would you like to learn, see, and do at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site? Visitors will be encouraged to share what they think is important to preserve and share. Comments and suggestions will be incorporated into a Long Range Interpretive Plan that is currently being developed. The plan will outline goals and strategies for preserving and sharing the many important stories of Brown v. Board of Education. "We need to hear from the community about ways to better engage our park visitors and our park neighbors," said Supterintendent David Smith. "This planning process will provide us with strategies to be more relevant and effective. Our National Parks belong to every American and they tell our collective stories. We depend on our constituents - the owners of these parks - to help us make Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site the type of park that helps meet their needs."