Nicodemus National Historic Site

Nicodemus National Historic Site, located at 304 Washington Avenue in Bogue, Kansas, is a significant tourist attraction that tells the story of formerly enslaved African Americans who sought freedom in the "Promised Land" of Kansas after the Civil War. This historic site showcases the involvement of African Americans in the westward expansion and settlement of the Great Plains, making it the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.

The institution, consisting of five historic buildings, was designated as a unit of the National Park System in 1996. Visitors can engage in various educational activities such as requesting a traveling trunk, participating in distance learning programs, and exploring lesson plans. Write Out, a collaboration with the National Writing Project and the National Park Service, invites visitors to express their creativity through poetry.

Children can also become Junior Rangers at Nicodemus National Historic Site, further immersing themselves in the rich history of the area. The preservation of photos, film, and other documents from the beginning of Nicodemus ensures that its legacy will be passed on to future generations.

For more information, visitors can contact the Nicodemus Visitor Center and Township Hall at 785-839-4233 to speak with park staff. Come and experience the unique history and culture of Nicodemus at this important national historic site.