Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site · Alabama · National Park Service
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….
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Phone
- (334) 727-3200
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
What's here
Highlights: Architecture and Building · African American Heritage · Reconstruction · Schools and Education
Activities & features: Guided Tours · Junior Ranger Program · Museum Exhibits
Photos
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