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The path to equality has been anything but smooth.
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It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers, secretaries, welders, ministers, and students drove their communities, and the country along with them, toward justice in a series of often unsteady turns leading to the Brown v.
Board decision.
For much of September and October, the Visitor Center at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park will have portions of the sidewalk and courtyard closed for renovations. Visitors will still have access to the building and museum. Please be cautious of ongoing construction and follow any signs or guidance to the safest routes into the building. Accessible parking will be available in the front of the building, though it may be limited. Please call the Visitor Center with questions: 785-354-4273
I-70 is closed through downtown Topeka between Topeka Boulevard and 8th Avenue due to construction. Visitors traveling to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park should allow extra travel time and follow posted detours. Westbound visitors may continue on I-70 and follow signs to local exits near downtown Topeka. Eastbound visitors should use I-470 around Topeka, then connect to local streets to reach the park at 1515 SE Monroe Street. Check KanDrive.gov or call 511 for current road condition
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Visitor Center
The Monroe School building serves as the Brown v. Board of Education NHS visitor center. It houses several exhibits, restrooms, and a WNPA bookstore.
Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Visitor Center
We are currently open Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
No entrance fees listed.
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Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:44PM CDT until October 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in Kansas...
Mill Creek Near Paxico affecting Wabaunsee County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mill Creek near Paxico.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying farm fields and campsites along
the creek begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 24.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:18PM CDT until October 2 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Mill Creek Near Paxico affecting Wabaunsee County.
Vermillion Creek near Wamego affecting Pottawatomie County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mill Creek near Paxico.
* WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying farm fields and campsites along
the creek begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:21AM CDT until October 3 at 12:25AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Salt Creek near Lyndon affecting Osage County.
Mill Creek Near Paxico affecting Wabaunsee County.
Vermillion Creek near Wamego affecting Pottawatomie County.
Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Rock Creek near Louisville affecting Pottawatomie County.
Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading affecting Lyon and Osage
Counties.
Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County.
Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall
Counties.
Solomon River near Glasco affecting Cloud County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mill Creek near Paxico.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying farm fields and campsites along
the creek begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 3.3 feet early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Kansas has a temperate but continental climate, with great extremes between summer and winter temperatures but few long periods of extreme hot or cold.
The park is located in downtown Topeka, Kansas at 1515 SE Monroe Street.
Mailing address: 1515 SE Monroe Street, Topeka, KS 66612-1143
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