Two school books, small slate board, chalk, and a rag.

STRUGGLE FOR EDUCATION

George Washington Carver National Monument

  • Every day at 1:00 PM from July 30, 2022 to July 31, 2022
  • Free

Can you imagine being denied entry to school simply because of the color of your skin? Learn more about this and other challenges George Washington Carver faced in his pursuit of a formal education, while coming of age in the years after the Civil War.

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

July 30, 2022 to July 31, 2022

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Curtis Gregory
417.325.4151
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Event Type

  • Talk
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