Where can I get help finding information on African American history in Kansas?
A. The Kansas African American Museum, Inc., 601 N. Water, Wichita, KS 67203-3833, 316-262-7651 The Nicodemus National Historic Site is on the site of “the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War.” Nicodemus NHS, 304 Washington Ave., Bogue, KS 67625-3015, 785-839-4233. The Votaw Colony Museum, Inc. is attempting to identify and reconnect the descendants of Kansas Exoduster communities. The Historical Census Browser on the University of Virginia Library’s website includes historic population data for African Americans.