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Nicodemus, Kansas

Upcoming Events in Nicodemus Kansas


July

24 - 26 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

Township Hall

Construction for the Township Hall started in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration Project (WPA) with completion and dedication in 1939

Nicodemus, KS Historic Buildings

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

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

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

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

Cottonwood Ranch

Sebelius Boating

Boating facilities include a small concession marina and a two-lane boat ramp on the easte end of the park with parking avail...

Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

Carnegie Arts Center

The original Carnegie Library was built in 1912, with the help of a $10,000.00 grant from philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie and...

Quinter Recreation

9 Hole Golf Course with artificial greens Tennis Courts Outdoor Volleyball ...