The HistoricVernon School
3436 North 27th Street, KCK 66104
A Legacy of Education
The Vernon School, built in 1936, is significant for its role in the education of African American children in Kansas City, Kansas, prior to the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
From Roots to Legacy
A visual journey through more than 165 years of milestones that shaped Quindaro into the community cornerstone it is today.
The Colored School of Quindaro
Our roots take hold as the Colored School of Quindaro plants the seed of education for Black children in the Wyandotte community.
Vernon School, A WPA Legacy
A new era is built for generations as the Works Progress Administration (WPA) completes the Vernon School building still standing today.
Kansas Register of Historic Places
Vernon is officially listed on the Register of Historic Places in Kansas, recognizing its enduring civic and cultural importance.
A National Historic Place
Vernon receives the designation of a National Historic Place, securing its legacy in the American historical record.
A Living Legacy
Today Vernon stands as a living legacy, home to the Senior Center and the Quindaro Underground Railroad Museum.
The Vernon Multipurpose Center Today
Today, the building is known as the Vernon Multipurpose Center, which serves as a community center for seniors and also manages the Quindaro Underground Railroad Museum.
Senior Community Center
Serving our community's elders with programs and resources
Quindaro Underground Railroad Museum
Preserving and sharing the history of the Underground Railroad
Ready to Make a Difference?
Experience the history and become part of our continuing legacy of community service.