Which national parks are within a day's drive of Booker T Washington National Monument?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (1 h 27 min), Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (1 h 38 min), Green Springs (2 h 27 min), Bluestone National Scenic River (2 h 38 min), Petersburg National Battlefield (2 h 50 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (3 h 2 min).

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NATIONAL MONUMENT

Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs.

Photo: NPS Photo/ VIP Bill Tucker / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Booker T Washington National Monument

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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National Historical Park · Virginia

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

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National Military Park · North Carolina

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

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National Scenic River · West Virginia

Bluestone National Scenic River

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National Battlefield · Virginia

Petersburg National Battlefield

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National Historic Site · Virginia

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Driving times from Booker T Washington National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Park Grounds

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsFoodGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramLive MusicLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmPicnickingReenactmentsSelf-Guided Tours - Walking

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Please contact the park at 540/682-0173 during inclement weather conditions to find out about closures.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Booker T Washington National Monument?: Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Guided Tours, Hiking.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Booker T Washington National Monument?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (1 h 27 min), Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (1 h 38 min), Green Springs (2 h 27 min), Bluestone National Scenic River (2 h 38 min), Petersburg National Battlefield (2 h 50 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (3 h 2 min).