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Nicodemus National Historic Site
National Historic Site · KS
Formerly enslaved African Americans left Kentucky at the end of the post-Civil War Reconstruction period to experience freedom in the "Promised Land" of Kansas. Nicodemus represents the involvement of African Americans in the homesteading movement across the Great Plains. It is the oldest remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.
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Temporary Building Closure
The Township Hall, including park store and bathrooms, will be temporarily closed until September 12. Visitor operations will be run in a mobile visitor center in front of the building during usual business hours, Thursday through Monday, 9am to 5pm. Portable toilets are available for visitors. The A.M.E. Church is open as usual during business hours.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Park Ranger Programs
Discover the vibrant history and community of Nicodemus through ranger programs! Request a guided tour of the town, plan a field trip with your school or group, or keep an eye out for special events throughout the year.
Photography and Art
Taking photos in Kansas? What's even out there? Nicodemus has plenty of landscapes, buildings, wildlife, and skies that you will want to capture with photos.
Picnicking at Nicodemus
Picnic areas are available at Nicodemus with picnic tables, sun shelters, grills, and water.
Visitor Centers
- Temporary Building Closure
- Temporary Building Closure
- Township Hall and Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.