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George Washington Carver National Monument
Nature & Science
 
A park ranger gives instruction on the science of pollination.

A park ranger conducts a mini-lesson on pollination for visitors on the Carver Nature Trail.

George believed all of life's problems could be solved through nature. His scientific exploration began when he was a child living on the Moses Carver Farm.

Today, the park service carries on his legacy by offering hands-on science lessons with students of all ages.

Carver Cemetery  

Did You Know?
This pre-Civil War cemetery dates back to 1835. Many Carver family members and neighbors are buried here. George Washington Carver is buried at Tuskegee Institute, where he spent most of his life.

Last Updated: July 26, 2006 at 10:56 EST