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George Washington Carver National Monument Bridge between the Boyhood statue and William's Pond
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Prairie Day 2011 Special Event

Gallery Description: September 10, 2011
Celebrating life on the Missouri prairie during the late 1800s, when George Washington Carver was a child, this event includes exhibitors and activities for all ages.



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Photo of Moses Carver

Did You Know?
Moses Carver, a farmer in southwest Missouri, purchased a 13-year old enslaved girl named Mary in 1855. Mary worked mostly around the cabins with Moses's wife, Susan. While enslaved on the farm Mary gave birth to two sons: James and George.

Last Updated: January 12, 2012 at 12:33 MST