Basic Information

Physical Address

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

The park grounds and restrooms are open daily from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Visitor Center will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Booker T. Washington National Monument will be closed for Thanksgiving day, December 24 after 2 p.m., December 25 all day, and January 1 all day. The park may close early on December 31. The park closes sometimes due to inclement weather. Call the park at 540-721-2094 for more information.

Weather

Booker T. Washington National Monument will be closed for Thanksgiving day, December 24 after 2 p.m., December 25 all day, and January 1 all day. The park may close early on December 31, 2020. The park may close due to inclement weather. Call the park at 540-721-2094 for more information.

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Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

About the Park

Visitor Center

Begin your visit at the visitor center. Exhibits and an audio-visual presentation orient you to the life of Booker T. Washington. There is also a sales area with books and related items focusing on African American history. Uniformed park personnel and volunteers can answer your questions and assist you in making the most of your visit.

Plantation Trail

The Plantation Trail is a ¼ mile loop through the historic area. It passes by reconstructions of the nineteenth century farm buildings similar to those that stood on the Burroughs Plantation when Booker T. Washington lived here as a boy. You are invited to explore the open buildings and read from the park brochure about the kinds of activities that took place in each.

Jack-O-Lantern Branch Heritage Trail

In addition to the Plantation Trail, the monument provides an opportunity for a 1½ mile meandering walk through fields and forests on the Jack-O-Lantern Branch Trail. Trail guides are available at the visitor center.

Picnic Area

A picnic area in a wooded setting is available for your use. There you will find picnic tables, trash cans, and a water fountain. Restrooms are located in the visitor center.

Farm Area

Sheep, pigs, horses and chickens help provide the mood to explore this recreated 1850's tobacco farm. Come learn about the historic breeds of animals that would have been here during Washington's time.

Garden Area

Come learn about the gardening techniques used by owners and slaves on the farm. The garden is an example of a typical subsistence garden of piedmont Virginia of the 1850s.

Operating Hours & Seasons

Fees & Passes

Information about entrance fees to the park and options for annual passes.

Permits & Reservations

Information about Special Use Permits and other reservations available in the park.