Booker T. Washington National Monument

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4.8

Booker T. Washington National Monument

4.8

Sharon Curtis

17:36 24 Jun 18

I visited last weekend while I was in Smith Mountain Lake. The volunteers/workers were very knowledgeable regarding the history on Booker T. Washington, as well as the visitor center contained a short film on him and there were interactive items in a smaller section that you could do while reading the history. There were replicas outside regarding what the buildings may have looked like back then. They had a big marker by the visitor center and pamphlets outlining what each building was, but having markers outside of each one explaining the history of it would've been nice. Otherwise, I enjoyed my visit here and would recommend it.

Caroline Boughton

12:17 21 Jun 18

Everyone is super friendly. Juneteenth and all their special events shouldn't be missed! The walk along the creek is peaceful but not so secluded that you have to worry about getting lost... perfect for city folk.

Michael Fogle

19:01 19 Jun 18

Very nice museum run by the VA Park Service. Walks you through the life and times of Booker T. from his childhood as a slave, freedom, his early education, and his leadership of Tuskegee University. Grounds around the museum are the actual Burrough's plantation that Booker worked along with his mother and two siblings. Burrough's house foundation still can be seen along with several duplicated buildings that were there at the time. Nice nature trail (about 1.5 miles), barn, and animals including horses, sheep, hog, ducks, turkeys, and chickens. Volunteer staff very friendly and very knowledgable.

paula cooley

00:36 20 Apr 18

I'm a volunteer and member of the Friends group. If you're looking for authentic, historic, quiet natural beauty, thisIs the place. The actual birthplace of Booker T Washington. Free admission. Short intro movie, self tour, exhibit, farm animals, walking trails, heritage garden, historic structures, lively stream and creek, etc. Friendly staff, picnic area for lunch. Come. Enjoy.

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Located approximately sixty miles southwest of Lynchburg near Smith Mountain Lake, this site is maintained by the National Park Service. Washington, the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, was an orator, author and presidential advisor.

Address

12130 Booker T Washington Highway, Hardy, VA 24101, USA

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Contact

(540) 721-2094

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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