• George Washington Carver National Monument

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    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

    Film: Becoming Helen Keller
    Film: Becoming Helen Keller
    • Join us for a PBS film about Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, and used her celebrity and wit to make the world a better place.
    • Saturday Oct 21, 2023
    International Observe the Moon Night
    International Observe the Moon Night
    • This annual, world-wide program encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of the Moon. Join a ranger for an outdoor presentation with activities
    • Saturday Oct 21, 2023
    Film: Becoming Helen Keller
    Film: Becoming Helen Keller
    • Join us for a PBS film about Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, and used her celebrity and wit to make the world a better place.
    • Sunday Oct 22, 2023
    Raptors Program
    Raptors Program
    • Featuring live raptors, Pittsburg State University (KS) Nature Reach will explain some of the ways that help these birds survive and their importance
    • Saturday Oct 28, 2023
    Casting a Legacy Art Walk
    Casting a Legacy Art Walk
    • Join a park ranger for a short walk near the visitor center and explore commemorative artwork along the trail.
    • Sunday Oct 29, 2023
    Film: The Greatest Bond
    Film: The Greatest Bond
    • Join us for a film about the cost of war on soldiers and follow a group of disabled soldiers who are given a service dog and see their transformation.
    • Saturday Nov 11, 2023
    Film: The Greatest Bond
    Film: The Greatest Bond
    • Join us for a film about the cost of war on soldiers and follow a group of disabled soldiers who are given a service dog and see their transformation.
    • Sunday Nov 12, 2023
    Film: The Tuskegee Airmen
    Film: The Tuskegee Airmen
    • During WWII, a group of African Americans came with dreams of becoming the first black fighter pilots in the country. This documentary explores their story.
    • Saturday Nov 25, 2023
    Film: The Tuskegee Airmen
    Film: The Tuskegee Airmen
    • During WWII, a group of African Americans came with dreams of becoming the first black fighter pilots in the country. This documentary explores their story.
    • Sunday Nov 26, 2023

    Rep/Contact Info

    Diane Eilenstein
    Supervisory Park Ranger
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