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Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Come explore his birthplace.

Map showing location of park.

Tourism to Booker T. Washington NM contributes $1.7 million to local economy

2025-09-26

A new National Park Service report shows that 24,200 visitors to Booker T. Washington National Monument in 2024 spent $1.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area.

Booker T. Washington NM commemorates the 130th anniversary of the speech that propelled Washington to national fame

2025-09-10

Booker T. Washington National Monument will commemorate the 130th anniversary of Washington’s speech that propelled him to national fame, the opening speech at the 1895 Cotton States and Industrial Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia.

A flyer advertising the 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom

160th Anniversary of the Emancipation of Booker T. Washington and Juneteenth Event

2025-06-09

Booker T Washington National Monument will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of Booker T Washington with special events June 20-22, 2025.

Photo by NPS Photo/ VIP Bill Tucker

Photo by NPS Photo

Photo by NPS photo