"Go to Kansas"
Formerly enslaved African Americans left Kentucky in organized colonies at the end of the of post-Civil War Reconstruction period to experience freedom in the "promised land" of Kansas. Nicodemus represents the involvement of African Americans in the westward expansion and settlement of the Great Plains. It is the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.
21 Aug 2018
Getting to this unit was half the fun. Yes it's off the beaten path but well worth the time to go and learn about a forgotten chapter of American History. Start at the Visitors Center that is staffed by great volunteers that are decedents of the original families. These Volunteers were great in telling the story of this site. After taking in the movie and displays at the Visitor Center we were off to explore the town. Not much remains but a few buildings. We enjoyed taking in this site and recommend it.
Our 123rd NPS Unit
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