A woman dressed in historic period clothing with a bonnet.
An African American man playing a guitar outdoors.

Prairie Day

George Washington Carver National Monument

Special Event
  • Sep 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Prairie Day

Explore life on the Missouri prairie when George Washington Carver was a child. This event features basket weaving, candle-making, spinning, storytelling, musical groups, quilting, archaeology, Civil War history, interactive exhibits about natural resources, and more. Earn a special Prairie Day Junior Ranger badge! A concession stand will be available.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 36.986145, -94.354645

Schedule

Date:

Sep 13, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Contact Information

Curtis Gregory
417.325.4151
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Other
  • Performance
  • Talk
  • Volunteer Event
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