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Nicodemus, Kansas

Upcoming Events in Nicodemus Kansas


July

25 - 27 Nicodemus Homecoming - Annual Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration originally held to mark the emancipation of slaves from the West Indies has been celebrated continuously since 1878 and draws together the descendants of Nicodemus for a family reunion numbering up to 1000 people.

Held traditionally the last weekend in July, this 3 day event (plus early arrival meet and greet Thursday) features a parade, the Buffalo Soldiers Cavalry, 5KRun/Walk, children's activities, free pancake breakfast, food vendors, music in the park, vintage baseball, dances, fashion and talent shows, church service on Sunday.

Ph: 316-644-2679 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.nicodemushomecoming.org/

Attractions and Upcoming Events

St. Francis Hotel

The St. Francis Hotel is a significant example of the businesses in Nicodemus during its era of great prosperity. Built in 1881

Nicodemus, KS Historic Hotels

First Baptist Church

Several structures in succession, all at the same location, housed the congregation of the First Baptist Church from its founding in 1877

Nicodemus, KS Historic Churches

NSD #1 Schoolhouse

Nicodemus was the first community in Graham County, Kansas, to establish a school district and school. The existing school building was constructed in 1918

Nicodemus, KS Historic Schoolhouses

AME Church

Area residents founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) in 1879. Members initially met in a sod structure. In 1885, the sod church was replaced with a limestone structure. In 1910

Nicodemus, KS Historic Churches

Nicodemus National Historic Site

The Nicodemus National Historic Site preserves, protects and interprets the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War. At the Visitor Center

Nicodemus, KS Museums

Things to do near Nicodemus, KS

Giant Van Gogh

Adobe House

Logan Lake

Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge

Quincy Gallery

Quincy Gallery is a locally managed, non-profit gallery designed to promote creativity by exhibiting art from artists in the ...