Brown Vs. Board of Education National Historic Site (Topeka)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

Visiting the Brown Vs. Board of Education National Historic Site was by far one of the most incredible and moving experiences we have had on ANY of our trips. This is the only national park named for a court case—the landmark case that ended legal segregation in public schools. Monroe Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, is not the only site where the story of Brown v. Board of Education can be told.  There were … [Read more...]

Kansas State Capitol Building (Topeka)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

On the way to the Kansas State Capitol Building we couldn't help but marvel at the gorgeous landscape. How is this different from where you live??? As you've probably already realized my family just loves visiting state capitol buildings.  They are almost like magical jewel boxes filled with treasures waiting to be discovered.  The Kansas State Capitol Building was no exception.  My kids raced to check out … [Read more...]