Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site · Alabama
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Historically black university in Tuskegee, Alabama, US
Tuskegee University is a private, historically black land-grant university in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States. It was founded as a normal school for teachers on July 4, 1881, by the Alabama Legislature. In 1932 Tuskegee was involved, in collaboration with the United States Public Health Service, in recruiting participants for an infamous syphilis study.
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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Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Tuskegee Insitute National Historic Site, admission is free for all visitors.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
Popular activities at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site include: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
What is the weather like at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
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.
How do I get to Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
From Atlanta - Follow I-85S towards Montgomery, AL Take Exit 32 and turn left on the overpass onto Pleasant Springs Dr. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left on Franklin Rd. (Co. Rd. 30). Follow Franklin Rd. for 3 miles to the traffic light. Park headquarters on the left corner..
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Free Admission
Weather
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.
Directions
From Atlanta - Follow I-85S towards Montgomery, AL Take Exit 32 and turn left on the overpass onto Pleasant Springs Dr. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left on Franklin Rd. (Co. Rd. 30). Follow Franklin Rd. for 3 miles to the traffic light. Park headquarters on the left corner..
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