May 4 Visitors Center Experience
The May 4 Visitors Center and Historic site is a museum consisting of a permanent exhibition examining the events leading up to the May 4, 1970, the shootings, and their aftermath. Flashes 101 tours last 50 minutes and are led by May 4 Visitors Center staff. During the tour:
- Students will explore an introductory gallery that illustrates the tumultuous time of the 1960’s, from the Civil Rights movement and social unrest on campus to generational differences and the Vietnam War.
- Students will watch an award-winning short film about the shootings featuring interviews with students who were injured or experienced the trauma of the day.
- Students will understand the historic relevance of the May 4 shootings and their impact upon history and make relevant connections to their personal lives and place within Kent State.
Booking Information
Interested in booking a tour of the May 4 Visitors Center for your class? To schedule a class tour, email May4@kent.edu with your preferred date and time. Include at least one alternative date as dates fill up quickly. Classes are advised to register at least three weeks prior to the potential tour date.
Day Of Tour Directions
The May 4 Visitors Center is located at 147 Taylor Hall, 300 Midway Drive, Kent, Ohio, 44242. On the day of your tour, have your class meet at Taylor Hall, room 141, located in the buildings lower level. Access the door closest to the dumpster, adjacent to the parking lot. Room 141 is to the right immediately upon entry.