The main crop on the plantation where Booker T. Washington was born was tobacco. This photograph shows a man with draft horses preparing to plow a field.
Photo: NPS Photo/ VIP Bill Tucker
About
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.
Location
12130 Booker T. Washington Highway
Hardy, VA 24101
Hours
wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
mondayClosed
thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
tuesdayClosed
friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits
Directions
The monument is located on VA 122 (Booker T. Washington Highway), 22 miles southeast of Roanoke, VA. From I-81 take I-581, then U.S. 220 south from Roanoke to VA 122. From the Blule Ridge Parkway take VA 43 south to VA 122. From Lynchburg take U.S. 460 west to VA 122.
Get directions →Weather
Please contact the park at 540/682-0173 during inclement weather conditions to find out about closures.