News Release

Constitution Week 2006

Date: September 1, 2006

Date: September 1, 2006
Contact: Nichole McHenry, National Park Service, [phone]

Topeka, KS—Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and the Brown Foundation cordially invite the public to observe U.S. Constitution Week, from September 17 to September 23. In 2002, President George W. Bush, signed legislation designating the week of September 17-23 as United States Constitution Week.

In 1787, 55 leaders from 12 of the 13 states met in Philadelphia to discuss how the United States of America should be governed. Throughout the month of September the park will display Emerging Leaders: The Framers of the United States Constitution, an exhibit which features 11 of the framers who made significant contributions to the creation of the nation.

From September 17 through September 20, the public is invited to visit the park to sign a replica of the United States Constitution. On Monday, September 18, students are invited to participate in special activities where they will learn about this historic document and how it directly relates to the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Programs will be offered at 9 a.m. and 1p.m. Reservations are required and space is limited, please call (785) 354- 1489 ext. 247 to make reservations.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day and is free to the public. The National Park Service cares for the special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. For more information please visit our website at www.nps.gov/brvb.