Boy Carver Statue, sculpted by Robert Amendola in 1960.
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.
The National Park Service has selected Kevin Young as the superintendent of George Washington Carver National Monument located in Diamond, Missouri. He will assume his new role at the monument later this summer.