• Boy Carver Statue by Robert Amendola

    George Washington Carver

    National Monument Missouri

Materials For Loan

VIDEO LOAN LIBRARY

Boyhood of George Washington Carver

  • Length: 12 minutes
  • Synopsis: This video describes George Washington Carver's boyhood years in Diamond Grove, Missouri.

Carver Man of Vision

  • Length: 29 minutes
  • Synopsis: This video describes the amazing life of George Washington Carver. It describes his life from growing up on the Carver farm in Diamond Grove, Missouri through his struggles for an education. It ends with his work in Tuskegee, Alabama at the Tuskegee Institute and his impact on southern agriculture.

George Washington Carver (Kaw Valley Films, Inc.)

  • Length: 29 minutes
  • Synopsis: This video is a documentary of George Washington Carver's life and contributions to science.

The Peanut Man: George Washington Carver

  • Length: 34 minutes
  • Synopsis: This video is an application of George Washington Carver's teachings. It follows the story of a young man who is faced with a life changing decision. This young man leans on the teachings of Carver to help him make his choices. This video also includes a 2 minute quiz.

Did You Know?

Prairie Rose

Wildflowers are a spectacular sight at the park during the spring and summer.  Prairie rose, purple coneflower, black-eyed susan, and yarrow are just a few of the many native species found here that would have inspired young George.