May 4 Visitors Center
On Monday, May 4, 1970, 性福五月天 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 性福五月天 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.
Midway Drive Closure Detour
The Midway Drive entrance to KSU campus is closed (red line) this summer for construction. Our Prentice Hall parking lot spaces are still available for visitors. You can find your way to the May 4 Visitors Center 2 other ways:
Enter campus via the Terrace Drive entrance on Summit Street (lower left blue circle) and follow Terrace Drive NE (green line) to connect to Midway Drive.
Enter campus via the Theatre Drive round about entrance (upper right blue circle) and follow Theatre Drive South, then West (orange line) to connect to Midway Drive.
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Open Hours
Summer Hours | |
| Monday-Friday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
The Center will be closed: Friday June 19- Juneteenth Friday July 3- Independence Day (observed) | |
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