This tour will help show you what you can find at the National Park. But, visit the National Historic Site in person to experience the full power of the Brown v. Board story. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). Admission is free.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site is located on Monroe between 15th and 17th Streets in Topeka, Kansas. (Note: Monroe is one-way going south.) |
Sign identifying the National Historic Site |
Entrance to the National Historic Site |
Plaque commemorating Monroe School, established as a National Historic Landmark in 1991. |
Entryway to the Historic Site |
The First Floor houses the public areas of the National Historic Site including the Book Store and restrooms. The Brown v. Board story is told in four galleries:
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First Floor plan of the Monroe School interior |
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Directional sign to Race and American Creed |
Directional sign to Education and Justice |
Directional sign to The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education |
Directional sign to Expressions and Reflections |