Frequently Asked Questions

Park FAQs...

What year did Tuskegee Institute open its doors for classes?

• 1881

Who was the first President of Tuskegee Institute?

• Booker T. Washington

Are Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver related?

• No

In what year did George Washington Carver come to Tuskegee?

• 1896

Did George Washington Carver ever marry?

• No

What is the oldest building on Tuskegee's campus?

• The Band Cottage

How many uses did George Washington Carver discover for the peanut and sweet potato?

• Over 300 uses for the peanut and over 100 uses for the sweet potato

In what year did Booker T. Washington pass away?

• 1915

In what year did George Washington Carver pass away?

• 1943

What does the name Tuskegee mean?

• Warrior--in the Muskogee dialect of the Creek language