This bill designates the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas as a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its important role in American history. Founded in 1857, Quindaro was established to support the Free-State movement during the debate over whether Kansas would allow slavery, and it served as a crucial safe haven during the violent "Bleeding Kansas" conflict and as part of the Underground Railroad for escaped slaves. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with local governments and private entities to help protect the site's historic resources and develop educational and interpretive programs for the public, with the option to provide technical and financial assistance to these partners. The designation does not restrict property owners' rights to use their land or change how Kansas City and the state administer the site. No specific funding amount or timeline is included in the bill text.
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