This house, like Washington himself, was a lesson plan to both students and benefactors of Tuskegee Institute.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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….
Location
1212 West Montgomery Road
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
Hours
wednesday9:00AM - 4:30PM
monday9:00AM - 4:30PM
thursday9:00AM - 4:30PM
sundayClosed
tuesday9:00AM - 4:30PM
friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Guided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits
Directions
From Atlanta - Follow I-85S towards Montgomery, AL Take Exit 32 and turn left on the overpass onto Pleasant Springs Dr. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left on Franklin Rd. (Co. Rd. 30). Follow Franklin Rd. for 3 miles to the traffic light. Park headquarters on the left corner..
Get directions →Weather
The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny with an average of 218 sunny days annually. Tuskegee gets an average of 52 inches of rain per year. The high in July averages 92 degrees, and the average low in January is 34 degrees.