A Legacy of Education.A Home for Community.

Vernon Multipurpose Center serves Wyandotte County with programs, historical preservation, and a proud commitment to civic life.

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Our Mission

Our Mission is to function as an outreach facility, serving citizens in the northeast area of Wyandotte County, Kansas City Kansas. The Center attempts to enhance the general physical well being of the community it serves.

What's New

What's Happening Now

Active programs and upcoming events at Vernon

№ 01Saturday, May 30 · Free Event

Gateway to Health

A community health fair with CPR, mental health, fitness for adults and kids, and health education. Free and open to the whole family.

№ 02By appointment

Underground Railroad Museum Tours

Guided tours of our historic exhibits honoring the legacy of Quindaro and the Underground Railroad.

№ 03Enrollment Open

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026

ADOPT 2.0 iPad Orientation

Hands-on classes to learn how to use your new iPad 11. Reserve your spot before enrollment closes.

On the Schedule

Upcoming Classes

Hands-on training sessions taught by our digital equity team — every class is free for ADOPT 2.0 participants.

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№ 01Wed, May 27
Orientation: Intro to iPad 1
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Vernon Multipurpose Center
№ 02Wed, May 27
Orientation: Intro to iPad 1
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Vernon Multipurpose Center
№ 03Fri, May 29
Orientation: Intro to iPad 1
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Vernon Multipurpose Center

Our History

Our History Has Always Been Public

From the Colored School of Quindaro to today's community center

165+Years of Service
1000+Families Served Annually
50+Community Programs

Education is the great equalizer, and this institution has served that mission for over 150 years.

Established in 1858 as the Colored School of Quindaro, our building has been a beacon of education and community gathering for generations of Black residents in northeast Kansas City.

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