• George Washington Carver National Monument

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    National ParksDiamond, MO Recreation

    About Us

    George Washington Carver National Monument is the birthplace & childhood home of George Washington Carver. Established in 1943, it's the first National Park dedicated to an African American.

    Events

    Film: "Surviving the Dust Bowl"
    Film: "Surviving the Dust Bowl"
    • George W. Carver was a big supporter of soil conservation. Join us to commemorate April 14, 1935, otherwise known as ''Black Sunday,'' one of the worst dust sto ...
    • Saturday Apr 11, 2026
    Film: Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
    Film: Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
    • Jin us for a film on biologist Rachel Carson whose book, Silent Spring, raised concerns over pesticides like DDT, and led to the first Earth Day in 1970.
    • Saturday Apr 18, 2026
    Art in the Park
    Art in the Park
    • Celebrate George Washington Carver's love for art! Visitors can see plein air artists in action, attend art workshops, and watch demonstrations.
    • Saturday Apr 25, 2026
    Peanut Provisions
    Peanut Provisions
    • Join us for a hands-on lab and make one of George Washington and make one of George Washington Carver's peanut products: peanut milk
    • Saturday May 9, 2026

    Rep/Contact Info

    Diane Eilenstein
    Supervisory Park Ranger
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