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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. 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Washington Elementary School (Park Headquarters)","alt":"Booker T. Washington Elementary School (Park Headquarters)","caption":"Booker T. Washington Elementary School (Park Headquarters)","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/85301C02-A876-2729-58F0644ACFC4D87C.jpg","title":"Park trail and part of pasture","alt":"Park trail and part of pasture","caption":"Park trail and part of pasture","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/85405FDE-B563-6164-90CE311D680EA090.jpg","title":"Horse in barn","alt":"Horse in barn","caption":"Horse in barn","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/85AD59B2-C7C9-943B-C572E15EEC3FCFAF.jpg","title":"Harvest Time Festival Wagon Ride","alt":"Wagon coming up trail to farm with people","caption":"Harvest Time Festival Wagon Ride","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Craft Demonstrations","Cultural Demonstrations","Live Music","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hiking","Living History","Reenactments","Junior Ranger Program","Park Film","Museum Exhibits"],"topics":["African American Heritage","Birthplace","Enslavement","Farming and Agriculture","Plantations","Monuments and Memorials","Reconstruction","Schools and Education","Social Movements","Civil Rights","Wars and Conflicts","Civil War"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Park Grounds","description":"The park grounds and restrooms are open daily from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.\n\nVisitor Center Hours:\nThe Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Visitor Center is closed on Monday and Tuesday.\n\nBooker T. Washington National Monument will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, December 24 after 2 p.m., December 25 all day, and January 1 all day. The park may close early on December 31. The park closes sometimes due to inclement weather. Call the park at 540-682-0173 for more information.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"The monument is located on VA 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.","weatherInfo":"Please contact the park at 540/682-0173 during inclement weather conditions to find out about closures.","contacts":{"phone":"5406820173","email":"bowa_rangers_3@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Visitor Center","description":"The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m., except for Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1. Please call the park phone at 540-682-0173 to find out if the park is open or closed during inclement weather.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/bowa","lat":37.11948890020195,"lon":-79.73165419955649}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"mount-pleasant-national-scenic-area","km":84},{"slug":"appomattox-court-house-national-historical-park","km":88},{"slug":"jefferson-national-forest","km":93},{"slug":"guilford-courthouse-national-military-park","km":110},{"slug":"big-levels-national-game-refuge","km":111},{"slug":"bluestone-national-scenic-river","km":121}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=bowa"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.608Z","alerts":[],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/booker-t-washington-national-monument/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/booker-t-washington-national-monument.geojson"}