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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_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
Juneteenth Celebration
- Join park staff for a special program on the history and significance of Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S.
- Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Film: Becoming Frederick Douglass
- Join us this weekend to celebrate Frederick Douglass and his legacy with this documentary film. Born enslaved, Douglass rose to prominence in US history.
- Saturday Jul 4, 2026
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Farmward to the Future
- Known as a great scientist George W. Carver used produce from the farm to make industrial products. Learn about it with a hands-on demonstration.
- Saturday Jul 18, 2026
THE JESUP WAGON
- A ranger led program starring George W. Carver's school on wheels. Learn more about this innovative solution to rural farm education that he helped design.
- Saturday Jul 25, 2026
FILM: GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER: AN UNCOMMON LIFE
- This 56-minute documentary highlights George Washington Carver’s complexities and reveals the full impact of his life and work.
- Saturday Aug 1, 2026
Epitaphs and Engravings
- This ranger-led program explores the symbols and reflections found within the Carver Family Cemetery.
- Saturday Aug 8, 2026
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