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Booker T. Washington National MonumentCostumed volunteers dressed as slaves.
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Booker T. Washington National Monument
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Students responding to ranger-asked questions near the chicken yard.
 
Curriculum-based Education Programs are offered Monday through Friday as weather and staff availability permit. These tours generally last 45 minutes to 1 hour. Reservations are required in advance. To reserve a date for a program, call the park at (540) 721-2094. We suggest that you book your selected date as far in advance as possible. Dates in April, May, and October fill up quickly. We do not accept rain dates; however, every effort is made to reschedule a tour to everyone's convenience. There is no admission fee. The park is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sheep grazing at the park.
To Be a Slave
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Program
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Union Soldier reading a document.
War on the Home Front
4th and 5th Grade Program
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Image of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois
Clash of the Titans
11th Grade Program
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Landscape view of fence and river  

Did You Know?
Maine Acadians have historically used the French language to transmit their oral traditions. Today, French is learned as a first or second language throughout the valley.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST