Booker T Washington National Monument

National Park Service, Virginia.

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.

Nearby Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Picnicking

Directions

The monument is located on AV 122 (Booker T. Washington Highway), 22 miles southeast of Roanoke, VA. From I-81 take I-581, then U.S. 220 south from Roanoke to VA 122. From the Blule Ridge Parkway take VA 43 south to VA 122. From Lynchburg take U.S. 460 west to VA 122.

Additional Information

  • Booker T Washington National Monument Official Website
  • Booker T Washington National Monument Map

Photo Gallery

  • Harvest Time Festival Wagon Ride
  • Horse in barn
  • Park trail and part of pasture
  • Booker T. Washington Elementary School (Park Headquarters)
  • Exhibits on outside of visitor center bathrooms
  • Visitor centerVisitor Center
  • An Old Virginia ChristmasTwo re-enactors portraying enslaved people sitting in front of fire inside kitchen cabin
  • Reconstructed kitchen cabin where Booker T. Washington was bornReconstructed kitchen cabin with herb garden
  • Reconstructed kitchen cabin where Booker T. Washington was bornVisit the reconstructed kitchen cabin where Dr. Washington was born
  • Booker T Washington National Monument
  • Tobacco, the cash cropThe main crop on the plantation where Booker T. Washington was born was tobacco. This photograph shows a man with draft horses preparing to plow a field.
  • The reconstructed kitchen cabin and smoke house in the snowThe reconstructed kitchen cabin and smoke house on the farm where Booker T. Washington was born.
  • Re-enactors in the reconstructed kitchen cabin at the Old Virginia Christmas EventRe-enactors portraying enslaved people in the reconstructed kitchen cabin where Booker T. Washington was born and lived for 9 years.

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