May 4 Visitors Center

 
On Monday, May 4, 1970, Kent State University students were protesting the expansion of the Vietnam War into Cambodia. The Ohio National Guard was present on campus and shot into the crowd of unarmed protestors, killing four students and wounding nine.
 
18 acres of the Kent State campus are designated as a National Historic Landmark Site to preserve the memory of May 4 and the lasting impact of that day. The Visitors Center on the site is made of three permanent exhibit galleries that provide context behind the event and highlight the reactions and repercussions of the shooting. Visitors also see an award-winning film about May 4, 1970, that uses video, photos, and audio from the day.
May 4 visitors center tour

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Hours & Closures:

Monday-Friday9 am - 5 pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed

The Center will be closed:

Memorial Day: Monday May 26th

Juneteenth: Thursday June 19th

Independence Day: Friday July 4th