George Washington Carver National Monument

Open field of dry, brown grass with mist hovering above it. Caption: The monument preserves the land where Carver was born--

George Washington Carver was born into slavery but also became known as one of America’s greatest scientists. This monument is dedicated to his life and accomplishments. Known as the “Plant Doctor,” Carver learned about plants while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm.

(Source: DCMP)

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history, scientist, slave

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  • George Washington Carver National Monument

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc
    Length:
    18 minutes