Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National historical park · Topeka, Kansas

Illustration of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Overview

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park tells the story of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that ended legal school segregation.

History

The park is in the former Monroe Elementary School, one of Topeka's segregated schools for Black children. It became a national historic site in 1992.

Today

The site welcomes school groups and visitors learning about the civil rights movement.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.