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George Washington Carver National MonumentBoy Carver circa 1876
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George Washington Carver

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.

 
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Carver Science Lab

The Carver Science Lab offers various activities and lab experiments with a park ranger. This ranger is demonstrating how to make peanut paper! 
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Diarama of George and brother, Jim

The Carver Boyhood Diorama

Several exhibits in the Carver Museum interpret the life of George Washington Carver when he lived on the Southwest Missouri farm.
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Hitting the Carver Trail

A popular place to stop and rest on the Carver Nature Trail is at the Boyhood Statue.
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Carver Birthplace Association

The Carver Birthplace Association (CBA) is the friends group of George 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.
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Write to

George Washington Carver National Monument
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840

Phone

Phone Headquarters
(417) 325-4151

Fax

(417) 325-4231

Climate

Typical ranges for SW Missouri:

Summer temps: Range 75*F to 100*F+

Autumn temps: 40*F to 80*F

Winter temps: 15*F to 50*F

Spring temps: 40*F to 80*F
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Carver Boyhood Statue  

Did You Know?
Sculptor Robert Amendola was inspired by the life of George Washington Carver and created this beautiful statue. He imagined that young George must have wondered about the beauties of nature.

Last Updated: October 02, 2008 at 15:26 EST