Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

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A three story Queen Anne Revival style red brick house
This house, like Washington himself, was a lesson plan to both students and benefactors of Tuskegee Institute.
Sunset of blue, red, and orange sky behind The Oaks, Booker T. Washngton home
As the the sun sets behind The Oaks, the beauty of the Tuskegee sky shines through.
A brown colored modified school bus with two windows
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
George W. Carver and Henry Ford seated facing one another talking
Millions have been impressed by the genious of George W. Carver, including Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company
Bottle of Peanut Oil with green label - one of Dr. Carver's many uses for the peanut
Hundreds flocked to Tuskegee for polio treatment using George W. Carver's peanut oil
Photos: National Park Service

About Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

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….

Quick Facts

State Alabama
Designation National Historic Site
State Code AL
Weather 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…

Location & Map

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is located in Alabama.

Operating Hours

Tuskegee Insitute National Historic Site, admission is free for all visitors.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday Closed
Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Guided Tours Junior Ranger Program Museum Exhibits

Getting There

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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Contact & Address

Address 1212 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee Institute, AL, 36088
Phone (334) 727-3200
Email sheryl_buchanan@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage Reconstruction Schools and Education

Visitor Centers

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center

George Washington Carver Museum Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits that highlight the scientific achievements and legacy…

Hours: The George Washington Carver Museum visitor center will remain closed until restoration completion, tentatively early 2025. However, The Oaks, Home of Booker T. Washington is open Tuesday-Thursday by reservation only.

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