Connecting Educators, Researchers, and Enthusiasts Dedicated to George Washington Carver's Legacy
Teachers bringing Carver's story to classrooms worldwide
Scholars advancing Carver scholarship
Farmers continuing Carver's sustainable practices
Family connections preserving his memory
Institutions dedicated to preserving and promoting George Washington Carver's legacy
The first national monument dedicated to an African American, preserving Carver's birthplace and childhood home in Diamond, Missouri.
Carver's academic home for 47 years. The George Washington Carver Museum houses his laboratory, personal effects, and research archives.
Named in honor of their most famous alumnus, supporting underrepresented students in STEM fields while preserving Carver's educational legacy.
Continuing Carver's agricultural research mission, focusing on sustainable farming practices and alternative crop development.
At Carver's first college, the center promotes multicultural education and preserves artifacts from his time as a student.
Houses materials from the Ford-Carver friendship and collaboration, including their joint research on plant-based materials.
Resources and support for teaching George Washington Carver's life and legacy
Standards-aligned lesson plans for K-12 classrooms covering science, history, and character education.
View CurriculumScience experiments and projects inspired by Carver's research methods and discoveries.
Explore ActivitiesAccess to historical documents, letters, and photographs for research projects.
Access ResearchHow George Washington Carver's legacy continues to inspire
Following in Carver's footsteps, Dr. Thompson researches sustainable farming methods for small-scale farmers in the rural South.
For 20 years, Mr. Williams has made George Washington Carver the centerpiece of his science curriculum, inspiring hundreds of students.
Studying plant pathology at Carver's alma mater, Sarah draws inspiration from his innovative approach to agricultural challenges.
Using crop rotation methods based on Carver's research, Robert has restored depleted farmland and built a successful sustainable farm.
Join the community in celebrating George Washington Carver's legacy throughout the year
National observance commemorating Carver's death and celebrating his lifetime of contributions to science and education.
🏛 Nationwide EventsSpecial programs highlighting Carver's contributions as one of America's most celebrated African American scientists.
🏫 Schools & Museums NationwideCelebrating the humble peanut and Carver's revolutionary research that transformed it into a major American crop.
🥜 Agricultural EventsSpecial celebration at Carver's birthplace marking the establishment of the first national monument honoring an African American.
📍 Diamond, MissouriAcademic conference and celebration at Tuskegee University featuring scholars and researchers in agricultural science.
🏫 Tuskegee University, AlabamaJoin our mission to preserve and share George Washington Carver's legacy