Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Monroe Elementary School, was one of the four segregated elementary schools for African American children in Topeka
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. 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.
Map showing location of park.
Tourism to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park contributes $2 million to local economy Report shows visitor spending supports 19 jobs in nearby communities
A new National Park Service report shows that 18,800 visitors to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park in 2023 spent $1.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 19 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $2 million.
Brown v. Board of Education NHP Hosts Naturalization Ceremony July 25, 2024
The National Park Service (NPS) hosted a Naturalization Ceremony today on July 25, in collaboration with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS) and the U.S. District Courts.
A judge, a park ranger, a member of the coast guard, and an audience face the american flag and hold their hands over their heart.
Brown v. Board of Education NHP Hosts Naturalization Ceremony June 27, 2024
The National Park Service (NPS) hosted a Naturalization Ceremony today on June 27, in collaboration with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS) and the U.S. District Courts.
The main landing of the school on the second story is flanked above by curved arched windows, dark steel lantern light fixtures, and four statues that rise above the main entrance's three sets of wooden double doors.
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site announces 2024 Civil Rights Educator Institute
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will host a Civil Rights Educator Institute (CREI) from Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 2024. The CREI is open to educators; requests to participate in this program will be accepted until all openings are filled. Educators who attend the full CREI will receive professional development credit.
Citizens are sworn in in the Brown v. Board of Education NHP Visitor Center Auditorium. The room is crowded and everyone is standing.
Brown v. Board of Education NHP Hosts Naturalization Ceremony, April 25, 2024
A total of 53 new citizens from several separate countries were naturalized at Brown v. Board of Education NHP.
Brown v Board National Historical Park
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Monroe School and park visitor center
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Historic classroom image, 1949
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Front entrance to Monroe school
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Visitors join a national park program around the Monroe school building and grounds
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