• 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

    Holiday Open House
    Holiday Open House
    • The park staff and volunteers invite the public to a holiday celebration with seasonal music, crafts, and refreshments.
    • Saturday Dec 9, 2023
    Wonders of the Night Sky Program
    Wonders of the Night Sky Program
    • Come and learn about celestial navigation, star stories, and the effects of light pollution, including an outdoor constellation tour.
    • Saturday Dec 16, 2023
    Encouraging the Next Generation
    Encouraging the Next Generation
    • Learn more about how George Washington Carver mentored and influenced students at Tuskegee Institute and other youth who attended his lectures.
    • Sunday Dec 17, 2023
    Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
    Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
    • Only a small fraction of visitors experience Yellowstone National Park during winter months, a time when nature's inhospitality is matched only by its severity.
    • Saturday Dec 23, 2023
    Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
    Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
    • Only a small fraction of visitors experience Yellowstone National Park during winter months, a time when nature's inhospitality is matched only by its severity.
    • Sunday Dec 24, 2023
    Film: Seeds of Success
    Film: Seeds of Success
    • This locally produced program by Ozarks Public Television is a documentary tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor, and educator George Washington Carver.
    • Saturday Dec 30, 2023
    Film: Seeds of Success
    Film: Seeds of Success
    • This locally produced program by Ozarks Public Television is a documentary tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor, and educator George Washington Carver.
    • Sunday Dec 31, 2023

    Rep/Contact Info

    Diane Eilenstein
    Supervisory Park Ranger
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