Celebrating the African-American experience in Kansas City, Kansas, this self-guided tour highlights notable locations throughout the area's rich history.
To learn more, tap on any of the locations on the map above or see the list below. View directions to each location by tapping on its pin in the map.
- Birthplace of Charlie “Bird” Parker
- Civil War Granite Monument in Woodland Cemetery
- Colored Masons of KC
- DeAngelo’s Restaurant & Kresge’s Department Store Sit-Ins
- Douglas Hospital
- Douglass State Bank
- Gravesite of Junius George Groves, Sr.
- John Brown Statue (Western University)
- Kansas Room Special Collections
- Northeast Jr. High School
- Old Quindaro Museum
- Quindaro Park
- Quindaro Township Ruins Commemorative Site
- Statue at the Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum
- Sumner High School
- Vernon Elementary School
- Western University
- Westlawn Cemetery
- Wyandot National Burying Ground
This tour is based on research provided by America Patton under a grant from Visit Kansas City, KS.