Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site was established in Topeka, Kansas, on October 26, 1992, by the United States Congress to commemorate the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools.

On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, as such, violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws."

The opinion was that school segregation by itself was an unfair detriment to the education of black children. The holding that "separate" by itself was unconstitutional was what made Brown the landmark case in school desegregation.

The Trust for Public Land purchased the property in 1991 and it was added to the National Historic Landmark nomination for the Sumner Elementary School, listed in 1987. On October 26, 1992, President George H. W. Bush signed legislation establishing Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. The title was transferred to the National Park Service in December 1993.

Location

1515 SE Monroe Street
Topeka, Shawnee County
Kansas, USA

Getting There

Here are some possible options for getting there using public transportation:

Bus: Topeka Metro provides bus service throughout the city, including several routes that stop near the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. Check the Topeka Metro website for route maps and schedules.

Taxi: Several taxi companies operate in Topeka, and you can request a ride using a mobile app or by calling the company directly.

Ride-hailing service: Services such as Uber and Lyft are available in Topeka and can be used to get to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

Walking or biking: If you are staying in downtown Topeka, you can walk or bike to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, which is located about 1.5 miles from the city center.

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