TOPEKA (KSNT) – A major historic site in downtown Topeka with deep ties to Kansas’ past is getting ready to reopen to the public.
Constitution Hall State Historic Site will be celebrating its grand reopening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 3 for the First Friday Art Walk. The site will also be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 with regular hours being held from noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
Constitution Hall, constructed in 1855 before Kansas became a state, is noteworthy for the role it has played in the Sunflower State’s history, including during important historical events such as Bleeding Kansas and the Underground Railroad. Delegates also assembled in the building to draft the Topeka Constitution, which called on Kansas’ territorial residents to reject slavery.
Constitution Hall in Topeka, Kansas is a historic site with deep ties to the Sunflower State’s past. (Photo By: Matthew Self)
The Shawnee County Historical Society started holding historical presentations in the building during its renovation process in 2025. The restoration process on the building has been underway for 25 years.
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The restored Constitution Hall now features a new visitors center to help instruct guests about the state’s fight against slavery and path to freedom. The cost of the project is listed at just under $7 million, according to the site.
Constitution Hall can be found at 429 South Kansas Ave. in downtown Topeka. You can learn more about the upcoming First Friday event at the historic site by clicking here.
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