• George Washington Carver National Monument

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    National ParksDiamond, MO Recreation

    Hours:

    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Check out the video link below:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzwZcvAl_i0

    About Us

    George Washington Carver National Monument is the birthplace & childhood home of George Washington Carver. Established in 1943, it's the first National Park dedicated to an African American.

    Events

    Hispanic Heritage Day
    Hispanic Heritage Day
    • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as storytellers share contributions made by Hispanic Americans.
    • Saturday Sep 21, 2024
    FILM: REBEL- LORETA VELAZQUEZ, SECRET SOLDIER OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
    FILM: REBEL- LORETA VELAZQUEZ, SECRET SOLDIER OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
    • This 53-minute Public Broadcasting Service film tells the story of a Cuban immigrant who was a secret soldier and spy in the American Civil War.
    • Sunday Sep 22, 2024
    NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
    NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
    • Contact the park to volunteer on this nationwide, volunteer-led workday to improve public lands.
    • Saturday Sep 28, 2024
    FILM: PLAYING SMART AGAINST INVASIVE SPECIES
    FILM: PLAYING SMART AGAINST INVASIVE SPECIES
    • This 26-minute United States Department of Agriculture film focuses on ways everyone can protect and enjoy the great outdoors.
    • Sunday Sep 29, 2024

    Rep/Contact Info

    Diane Eilenstein
    Supervisory Park Ranger
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