This house, like Washington himself, was a lesson plan to both students and benefactors of Tuskegee Institute.
As the the sun sets behind The Oaks, the beauty of the Tuskegee sky shines through.
Many are amazed to see the last Movable School that was used by Dr. George W. Carver to bring education to the rural communities surrounding Tuskegee
Millions have been impressed by the genious of George W. Carver, including Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company
Hundreds flocked to Tuskegee for polio treatment using George W. Carver's peanut oil
1212 West Montgomery Road
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
1212 West Montgomery Road
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
Phone Number: 3347273200 Voice
Phone Number: 3347271448 Fax
Email Address: tuin_administration@nps.gov
Description:
In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick. He recruited the best and the brightest to come and teach here including George Washington Carver who arrived in 1896. Carver’s innovations in agriculture, especially with peanuts, expanded Tuskegee’s standing throughout the country. The story continues….
park designation:National Historic Site
From Atlanta - Follow I-85S towards Montgomery, AL Take Exit 32 and turn left on the overpass onto Pleasant Springs Dr. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left on Franklin Rd. (Co. Rd. 30). Follow Franklin Rd. for 3 miles to the traffic light. Park headquarters on the left corner..
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Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site's George Washington Carver Museum is and The Oaks, home of Booker T. Washington, is currently closed for rehabilitation work.
The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny with an average of 218 sunny days annually. Tuskegee gets an average of 52 inches of rain per year. The high in July averages 92 degrees, and the average low in January is 34 degrees.