Cast concrete bust of George Washington Carver.
Park entrance sign surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Carver Day

George Washington Carver National Monument

Special Event
  • Jul 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Carver Day 2025

Celebrate 82 years of George Washington Carver National Monument and the life and legacy of George Washington Carver with guest speakers, musical groups, and exhibitors. Earn a special Carver Day Junior Ranger badge. A food concession will be available.

This year’s guest speaker is Michelle Brooks, author of The Jefferson City Civil Lincoln University to Tuskegee Airmen. Brooks will discuss her book, about Lincoln University students who became Tuskegee Airmen. Cherry & Jerry and Kufara Marimba Band will provide outstanding music.  The event is free of charge.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.000000, -94.000000

Schedule

Date:

Jul 12, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Contact Information

Curtis Gregory
417.325.4151
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Other
  • Performance
  • Talk
  • Volunteer Event
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