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Phone
- Phone:
- 540-721-2094
Address
12130 Booker T. Washington Highway
Hardy, VA 24101
Hardy, VA 24101
Basics
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Description
On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born a slave on the 207-arce farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became founder and 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.
Hours:
Open seven days a week, year-round, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Basic Directions
The park is located in Franklin County, VA, 16 miles northeast of Rocky Mount, VA, via VA 40E and VA 122N; 25 miles southeast of Roanoke, VA via US 220S, VA 40E, and VA 122N; and 50 miles southwest of Lynchburg, VA via US 460W and VA 122S.
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