Event
INSPIRING SUCCESS: MARIAH WATKINS AND HER INFLUENCE
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Fee:
Free.Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
March 19, 2022 to March 20, 2022
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
When the orphaned George Washington Carver came to Neosho all on his own, he met Mariah Watkins. Her influence on Carver during his stay in her home strengthened his confidence, nurtured his budding faith in God, and encouraged him to pursue an education.
Reservation or Registration: No
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Tags:
george washington carver
george washington carver national monument
find your park
midwest nps
national park service
women's history
women history month
enslaved people
african america history
african american experience
african american history and culture
mentorship
midwife
spirituality
religious