George Washington Carver National Monument

The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.

Statue of young George Washington Carver on the Carver trail

"Boy Carver Statue," sculpted by Robert Amendola in 1960.

Bronze status of young George Washington Carver atop a large boulder, on the Carver trail.

George Washington Carver NM Entrance

Entrance sign to George Washington Carver NM will wildflower and plants.

An entrance sign to George Washington Carver National Monument with wildflower and plants.

George Washington Carver NM Prairie

Prairie at George Washington Carver NM with sunflowers.

Sunflowers in a prairie at George Washington Carver NM.

George Washington Carver NM Science Classroom

George Washington Carver NM science classroom modeled after one of the George Washington Carver's lab at Tuskegee Institute.

Park's science classroom with lab tables and wall exhibits on George Washington Carver.

George Washington Carver Bust

A cast concrete bust for George Washington Carver by Audrey Corwin, 1952.

A cast concrete bust of George Washington Carver and prairie in the background.