From a trailblazing, all-female mariachi band to renowned African-American educators, Topeka has
Women’s History Month Highlight: Meet two notable women in Topeka history
Friday, March 25, 2022 8:00 AM by India Yarborough
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Category - Topeka History
Learn About Topeka's Black Heritage: Nick Chiles
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 11:00 AM by India Yarborough
Discover the forgotten legacy of Nick Chiles and see the historic location of the Plaindealer
Experience Civil Rights History at Brown V Board of Education National Historic Site
Friday, September 3, 2021 12:00 PM by Greater Topeka Partnership Digital Team
Uncover a history of courage and determination
The story of Brown v. Board of Education, which
Teresa Cuevas: Co-Founder of Mariachi Estrella de Topeka
Thursday, March 25, 2021 3:00 PM by Jensen
Teresa Cuevas (pictured third from the left) was the co-founder of the trailblazing all-female
Visit Black Topeka: History, Heritage and Locally Owned Businesses
Thursday, January 28, 2021 5:00 AM by Jensen
Take a two-day tour to discover Topeka's unique part in African American History, as well as its
Uncovering History While History Unfolds: The Charles Curtis Story
Friday, January 15, 2021 8:00 AM by Jensen
The Charles Curtis story begins with Topeka and culminates with his role as the United States' first
Native American Heritage Month: The Story of the Kaw and Pappan's Ferry
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 2:00 PM by Jensen
Strides to Statues
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 11:00 AM by Visit Topeka Digital Team
Celebrate Kansas Day with your Kids in the Capital City
Thursday, January 16, 2020 2:00 PM by Jessica Karns
Your kids have colored the meadowlark picture. They know our state motto by heart. But do they
A Newbies Guide to Topeka: The History Behind Aaron Douglas Park
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1:00 PM by Brigid
The painter and illustrator, Aaron Douglas, called the painting above From Slavery to
