George Washington Carver National Monument
George Washington Carver Holiday Open House Dec. 14
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesThe annual Holiday Open House at George Washington Carver National Monument is set for Saturday, December 14th from 1-3 p.m. Bring the entire family to this free event! Stop by to meet park staff and volunteers and enjoy the festive atmosphere, with seasonal refreshments, and live music. A special exhibit of George Washington Carver’s original, handmade […]
Preschool Story Hour Dec. 10 at Carver Monument
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesThe staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites preschoolers and their families to a story hour on Tuesday, December 10th at 10 a.m. This free program is held indoors in collaboration with Carl Junction Parents as Teachers. The topic is backyard birds! A park ranger will read a story exploring George Washington Carver’s curiosity about […]
Native American Storyteller Nov. 9
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesIn honor of Native American Heritage Month, George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host Cherokee storyteller, Greg Bilby, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Greg received his degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University and serves as public health educator and outreach coordinator for the Cherokee Nation in […]
George Washington Carver National Public Lands Day Sept. 28
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesYou are invited to participate in National Public Lands Day (NPLD) at George Washington Carver National Monument on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. NPLD is the largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday of September to help restore, improve, and […]
George Washington Carver Hispanic Heritage Day Sept. 21
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesYou are invited to Hispanic Heritage Day at George Washington Carver National Monument from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 21st. This is a free event. The National Park Service celebrates America's rich Hispanic history and culture with #HispanicHeritageMonth from September 15 ‐ October 15. Learn more at www.nps.gov. Mariachi Flor de Missouri, one of […]
George Washington Carver Prairie Day Set for Sept. 14
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesThe staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites you to Prairie Day, September 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Held in conjunction with Gem City Days in Diamond, Prairie Day commemorates George Washington Carver’s childhood environment through storytelling, music, historic skills demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Volunteers In Parks make this event possible. Co-sponsored by […]
81st Annual Carver Day Celebration
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesGeorge Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the annual Carver Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carver Day celebrates the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 81st anniversary […]
George Washington Carver Art in the Park and National Junior Ranger Day April 27
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesMark your calendars for Art in the Park and National Junior Ranger Day, the annual special event at George Washington Carver National Monument, held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Celebrating National Park Week, Art in the Park/National Junior Ranger Day is a free event showcasing the artwork of George Washington […]
Preschool Story Hour African American Trailblazers
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesGeorge Washington Carver National Monument staff invite preschool families to preschool story hour on Tuesday, February 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Celebrate Black History Month with this family-friendly program, held in collaboration with Granby Head Start. Preschool story hour is best for children two to six years of age and is free of charge! […]
Coffee with Carver Feb. 15
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesOn Thursday, February 15th you are invited to attend Coffee With Carver at 10:00 a.m. inside the visitor center at George Washington Carver National Monument. Coffee and hot tea will be available for you to enjoy as a park ranger shares a program about George Washington Carver’s work with peanuts and sweet potatoes. This outreach to […]
Wonders of the Night Sky Feb. 10
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesOn Saturday, February 10th, you are invited to Wonders of the Night Sky, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at George Washington Carver National Monument. This free program begins with a 30-minute indoor program, followed by a night sky tour. Join park staff and volunteers from the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society for this special after-dark-in-the park event. The sky is the largest natural resource […]
Wonders of the Night Sky Dec. 16
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesOn Saturday, December 16th, you are invited to Wonders of the Night Sky, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at George Washington Carver National Monument. This free program begins with a 30-minute indoor program, followed by a night sky tour. Join park staff and volunteers from the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society for this special after-dark-in-the park […]
