The young boy known as the “Plant Doctor,” tended his secret garden while observing the day to day operations of a successful 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his journey to becoming a renowned scientist of agriculture.
Carver Science Discovery Center
The Carver Science Discovery Center offers various activities and lab experiments with a park ranger. This ranger is demonstrating how to make peanut paper! more...
The Carver Boyhood Diarama
Several exhibits in the Carver Museum interpret the life of George Washington Carver when he lived on the Southwest Missouri farm. more...
Hitting the Carver Trail
A popular place to stop and rest on the Carver Nature Trail is at the Boyhood Statue. more...
Carver Birthplace Association
The Carver Birthplace Association (CBA) is the friends group of Geoerge Washington Carver National Monument. CBA was established in the early 1940's with Dr. Carver's blessing. The CBA works with the George Washington Carver National Monument to share Carver's legacies as a world-renowned scientist, trailblazing educator, and valiant humanitarian. more...
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George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Road Diamond, MO 64840
