• The front of the Carver Museum with a bust of Dr. Carver

    Tuskegee Institute

    National Historic Site Alabama

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  • Carver Museum Closed for Renovation -- The Oaks Open for Tours

    Starting August 1, 2012, the Carver Museum will be closed for renovation until Summer 2013. Oaks tours are available Monday-Saturday 9:00, 10:30, 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00 CST. Due to the sequester, effective March 10, 2013 the park is closed on Sundays.

Laws & Policies

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point about Alabama firearm laws, please visit the following website and note section 13A-11-75 and Regulation 2009-SP-1 (Rule No. 220-5-.08).

www.ago.alabama.gov/issue/Alabama_Weapon_Law.pdf

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

Did You Know?

Tuskegee grounds

Robert R. Moton, second President of Tuskegee Institute, was known as the Builder of Tuskegee because during his tenure he added several new buildings to Tuskegee's campus as well as built the education program from 11th grade to a 4-year degree-granting college.