- 3436 North 27th Street
- (913) 529-9238
The museum is currently closed, tours of the Quindaro Museum and Overlook are available by appointment only. Housed in the historic Vernon Multi-Purpose Center, the museum houses several artifacts and documents that tell the story of the town and people of Quindaro. This location…
Gordon Parks Museum
From his humble beginning in Fort Scott, Kansas, to his death in New York City in 2006, the Gordon Parks Museum and Center for Culture and Diversity highlights the life and work of Kansas-born photographer Gordon Parks.
- 2108 South Horton Street
- (620) 223-2700
The Gordon Parks Museum highlights the life and work of Kansas-born photographer Gordon Parks. Exhibits, personal artifacts, and iconic photographs tell the story of his life from his humble beginning in Fort Scott to his death in New York City in 2006. He became the first…
- 740 East Ave
- (620) 856-2385
Outstanding museum with two floors of climate-controlled displays and research facility. Exhibits interpret the rich history of the town, including industry and commerce, domestic life and social aspects. Of special interest are the Route 66 and Baseball Exhibits. The Main floor…
- 290 Stimson Ave
- (913) 684-1718
The Buffalo Soldier statue/monument is located on Fort Leavenworth and was initiated by General Colin Powell, and was dedicated in 1992 to the memory of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments of the U.S. Army. ** NOTE: This monument is located on Fort Leavenworth and a Visitor Pass…
- 412 Kiowa St
- (913) 682-8772
View memorabilia from General Colin Powell, Buffalo Soldiers, uniforms, freedom papers from former slaves, photographs, items from the old Bethel A.M.E. Church, and a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Cultural Center is found along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway. This…
- 1000 Main St
- (913) 755-4384
Discover the harsh realities of pioneer life at the John Brown Museum State Historic Site, where Reverend Samuel and Florella Adair struggled to survive on the Kansas frontier while maintaining and defending their abolitionist principles. The Kansas career and lasting legacy of…
- 1515 SE Monroe St
- (785) 354-4273
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. Gain an understanding and appreciation of the role this 1954…
- 601 N. Water St
- (316) 262-7651
The Kansas African American Museum is a regional arts and cultural museum dedicated to the education, identification, acquisition, research, collection, exhibition, presentation and preservation of art reflective of African-American life and culture.
George Washington Carver Museum Exhibit
Official Boyhood Home of the Agricultural Scientist, George Washington Carver, 1880-1884. Visit the premier George W. Carver Display.
George Washington Carver Homestead Marker
A historical marker featuring George Washington Carver, an African American and one of America's greatest scientists. He revolutionized…
Nicodemus is located on Highway 24, halfway between Webster Lake and Hill City. Established in 1877, Nicodemus is the only remaining town west of the Mississippi River founded and settled by African Americans at the end of Reconstruction. The National Historic Site, located in…
Black Heritage
Nicodemus is the first all-Black settlement west of the Mississippi, and it’s the only one still remaining. It is among the…
A Celebration of Black History in Kansas
Although it may surprise some, Kansas has always been a consistent presence in Civil Rights history and black culture. From our…