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Booker T Washington National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateVA
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Booker T Washington National Monument

About Booker T Washington National Monument

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.

Things to do

Historic & cultural siteHikingPicnicking

When to go

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Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 55–75°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 49%7.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Booker T Washington National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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