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….
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..
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Architecture and Building
- African American Heritage
- Reconstruction
- Schools and Education
The Oaks - The Home of Booker T. Washington
This house, like Washington himself, was a lesson plan to both students and benefactors of Tuskegee Institute.
Sunset Over The Oaks
As the the sun sets behind The Oaks, the beauty of the Tuskegee sky shines through.
The Movable School
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
Carver with Friend and Fellow Inventor, Henry Ford
Millions have been impressed by the genious of George W. Carver, including Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company
Carver's Peanut Oil
Hundreds flocked to Tuskegee for polio treatment using George W. Carver's peanut oil