Activities

Annual George Washington Carver Arts and Crafts Festival

The George Washington Carver Arts and Crafts Festival was created in recognition of Dr. Carver's first love, art. This is a day-long festival that encourages artistic expression by means of music, dance, paintings, sculpture, crafts, vendors and other family-oriented activities. To learn more visit www.tuskegeeareachamber.org.

The George Washington Carver Museum

Exhibits, interpretive programs, a book sales area and two introductory films on George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington are available without prior reservations. These films are 30 minutes in length and shown upon request. There is no charge to visit the George W Carver Museum.

The "Oaks," Home of Booker T. Washington

Ranger-guided tours of the Oaks, are usually available Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tour times may be adjusted based on scheduled tour groups. Due to preservation needs of the home and in order to provide the best visitor experience, tours are limited to 20 visitors maximum. Tours of the Oaks begin at the George W. Carver Museum on the campus of Tuskegee University.

If you have physical limitations, call a Ranger at 334-727-3200 or stop by the George W. Carver Museum in advance of your tour date to confirm there is a scheduled tour and a Ranger to meet you at the Oaks.

Periodically, due to circumstances beyond our control, tours may have to be canceled. Please call a Ranger to verify tours.

There is no charge to visit the Oaks.

To schedule tours for groups of 20 or more call Nova Clarke at 334/727-3200 or e-mail Nova_Clarke@nps.gov.

Historic Campus

The Tuskegee University campus has been designated as a Historic District. The tour includes buildings that were built by Tuskegee Institute students and designed by Robert R. Taylor, the first African American graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A map of the District and limited campus tours are available from the Carver Museum.

Movable School Education Program

Curriculum based programs are available for school groups. Programs may last up to 2 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Education programs must be scheduled in advance.

Accessibility

The George Washington Carver Museum is wheelchair accessible.  Ground floor access is available from the parking deck. Upper level access is available via ramps.

The Oaks is wheelchair accessible to the first floor only via chair lift.