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George Washington Carver National Monument
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George Washington Carver National Monument
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Categories
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_i0About 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
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS
- Archaeologists have discovered artifacts at the park. Join a park ranger and learn about some of these collections, and glance at pieces of history.
- Sunday Jun 4, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL ON WHEELS
- Learn more about this innovative solution to rural farm education that George Washington Carver helped design.
- Saturday Jun 10, 2023
CASTING A LEGACY - ART WALK
- Join a park ranger for a walk near the visitor center, exploring commemorative artwork along the trail.
- Saturday Jun 17, 2023
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
- Juneteenth is a time for reflection on freedom. Join a park ranger for an program on one of America’s most historic celebrations of the ending of slavery.
- Sunday Jun 18, 2023
HISTORIC NEOSHO SCHOOLHOUSE
- Join a park ranger in Neosho where George Washington Carver first attended school and learn about his struggles for education.
- Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Carver Day Celebration
- This event feature guest speakers, musical groups, a Junior Ranger station, and exhibitors that celebrate 80 years of George Washington Carver National Monum.
- Saturday Jul 8, 2023
Rep/Contact Info
Diane EilensteinJim HeaneyJim HeaneySuperintendent- Phone: (417) 325-4151
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