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I, Too, Am America Contest
The National Parks of Kansas are asking seventh and eighth grade students from across the state to tell how their own stories connect with the stories preserved at the National Parks in Kansas. more...
The Road to Justice
The story of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in public schools, is one of hope and courage. When the people agreed to be plaintiffs in the case, they never knew they would change history. The people who make up this story were ordinary people. They were teachers, secretaries, welders, ministers and students who simply wanted to be treated equally. more...
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Superintendent's Welcome
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site keeps alive and furthers the legacy of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that forever changed this country’s history. The National Park Service cares for special places and special stories saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We are proud to share this American story with those who may visit in person or with those who may visit through our outreach efforts.
Superintendent Dennis A. Vásquez
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Timeline
What percentage of Virginia's population was represented by African Americans in 1670? When did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that "separate but equal" segregated facilities on public transportation were constitutional? What year did President Harry S. Truman issue an executive order to ban segregation in the armed forces?
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The Five Cases
In December, 1952, the United States Supreme Court had on its docket cases from Kansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, South Carolina, and Virginia, all of which challenged the constitutionality of racial segregation in public schools. The Court had consolidated these five cases under one name, Oliver Brown et al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka.
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Superintendent's Blog
3/30/2009--With the recent passing of historian John Hope Franklin, we all suffered a great loss. In the days following his death, numerous tributes recalled Dr. John Hope Franklin as a preeminent historian and professor, as a participant in some of the key events of the civil rights movement, including his role on the Brown v. Board of Education research team assembled by Thurgood Marshall, and as a dignified man who thoughtfully spoke out against racism throughout his long and distinguished life.
Click the link below to read the thoughts of the Superintendent on these and other issues.
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Write to
1515 SE Monroe Street
Topeka, KS 66612
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information
(785) 354-4273
Fax
(785) 354-7213
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Climate
Kansas enjoys four distinct seasons. You may expect mild springs, hot summers, warm falls and chilly winters.
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Did You Know?
The U.S. Supreme Court combined five cases from Delaware, Virginia, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Kansas under the heading of Brown v. Board of Education.--Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
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Last Updated: March 31, 2009 at 11:00 EST |
