Kayseri High School National Struggle Museum

A Story of Sacrifice from the Classroom to the Battlefield

Kayseri is one of the most significant cities in Türkiye’s National Struggle period due to its great sacrifices. One of the strongest symbols of this sacrifice is the Kayseri High School National Struggle Museum, which represents not only an educational institution but also a generation that gave up its future for the independence of the country.

A Historical Fact: A School Without Graduates

Between 1919 and 1922, many students of Kayseri High School joined the Turkish War of Independence and went to the фронt. As a result, the school could not graduate any students during those years. Young students left their education behind to take part in the fight for national independence.

This historical reality gives Kayseri High School a unique and symbolic place in Turkish history.

Museum Content and Experience

Today, a section of the school building has been transformed into the National Struggle Museum. Inside the museum, visitors can find:

• Historical documents and archival materials from the National Struggle era
• Photographs and personal stories of students who went to the battlefield
• Reconstructions reflecting the classroom environment of that period
• Informational panels explaining Kayseri’s role in the War of Independence

The museum powerfully demonstrates that the struggle for independence was experienced not only on the battlefield, but also in schools and young lives.

Historical and Cultural Importance

The Kayseri High School National Struggle Museum offers more than historical information; it conveys strong values such as patriotism, sacrifice, and responsibility. It serves as an educational and emotional space, especially for younger generations, helping them connect with the past.

For anyone visiting Kayseri, this museum is a must-see landmark to better understand the spirit of the Turkish War of Independence.