• George Washington Carver National Monument

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    National ParksDiamond, MO Recreation

    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

    HISTORY OF THE CARVER FAMILY CEMETERY
    HISTORY OF THE CARVER FAMILY CEMETERY
    • Join a park ranger at the Carver Family Cemetery. Explore the cemetery and learn about some of the early residents of the Diamond Grove community.
    • Saturday May 18, 2024
    HISTORIC NEOSHO SCHOOLHOUSE
    HISTORIC NEOSHO SCHOOLHOUSE
    • Join a park ranger in Neosho where George Washington Carver first attended school and learn about his struggles for education.
    • Saturday May 25, 2024
    HISTORIC NEOSHO SCHOOLHOUSE
    HISTORIC NEOSHO SCHOOLHOUSE
    • Stop by the visitor center and learn about the historic 1872 Neosho Colored School and the neighborhood that supported the education of African Americans
    • Sunday May 26, 2024
    NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
    NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
    • Join us for the country’s largest celebration of trails. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., a park ranger will lead a 3-mile moderate hike around the boundary of the park.
    • Saturday Jun 1, 2024
    JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
    JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
    • Join a park ranger for an informative program, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
    • Sunday Jun 16, 2024

    Rep/Contact Info

    Diane Eilenstein
    Supervisory Park Ranger
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