Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

National Historic Site · AL · nps.gov page

A three story Queen Anne Revival style red brick house — This house, like Washington himself, was a lesson plan to both students and benefactors of Tuskegee Institute.Photo: NPS Photo

In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick. He recruited the best and the brightest to come and teach here including George Washington Carver who arrived in 1896. Carver’s innovations in agriculture, especially with peanuts, expanded Tuskegee’s standing throughout the country. The story continues….

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Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Celebrates 250 Years of America and the Founding of Tuskegee University 2026-06-29
On the 250th anniversary of the United States, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site will host an event on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate American independence and the anniversary of the founding of Tuskegee University.

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Sunset of blue, red, and orange sky behind The Oaks, Booker T. Washngton home — As the the sun sets behind The Oaks, the beauty of the Tuskegee sky shines through.Photo: NPS Photo

A brown colored modified school bus with two windows — Many are amazed to see the last Movable School that was used by Dr. George W. Carver to bring education to the rural communities surrounding TuskegeePhoto: NPS Photo

George W. Carver and Henry Ford seated facing one another talking — Millions have been impressed by the genious of George W. Carver, including Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor CompanyPhoto: Tuskegee University Archives

Front of the George Washington Carver MuseumPhoto: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.