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.
Tobacco, the cash crop
The main crop on the plantation where Booker T. Washington was born was tobacco. This photograph shows a man with draft horses preparing to plow a field.
The reconstructed kitchen cabin and smoke house in the snow
The reconstructed kitchen cabin and smoke house on the farm where Booker T. Washington was born.
Re-enactors in the reconstructed kitchen cabin at the Old Virginia Christmas Event
Re-enactors portraying enslaved people in the reconstructed kitchen cabin where Booker T. Washington was born and lived for 9 years.
Reconstructed kitchen cabin where Booker T. Washington was born
Visit the reconstructed kitchen cabin where Dr. Washington was born
Reconstructed kitchen cabin where Booker T. Washington was born
Reconstructed kitchen cabin with herb garden
An Old Virginia Christmas
Two re-enactors portraying enslaved people sitting in front of fire inside kitchen cabin
Visitor center
Visitor Center
Exhibits on outside of visitor center bathrooms
Exhibits on outside of visitor center bathrooms
Booker T. Washington Elementary School (Park Headquarters)
Booker T. Washington Elementary School (Park Headquarters)
Park trail and part of pasture
Park trail and part of pasture
Horse in barn
Horse in barn
Harvest Time Festival Wagon Ride
Harvest Time Festival Wagon Ride
