Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick.
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About Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick. He recruited the best and the brightest to come and teach here including George Washington Carver who arrived in 1896. Carver’s innovations in agriculture, especially with peanuts, expanded Tuskegee’s standing throughout the country. The story continues….
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Driving times from Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- Closed
Activities
Getting there
The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny with an average of 218 sunny days annually. Tuskegee gets an average of 52 inches of rain per year. The high in July averages 92 degrees, and the average low in January is 34 degrees.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (11 min), Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (1 h 11 min), Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (1 h 14 min), Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (1 h 45 min), Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (2 h 1 min), Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (2 h 2 min).