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George Washington Carver National MonumentView of the 1881 Moses Carver House
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George Washington Carver National Monument
Nature & Science
 
A park ranger gives instruction on the science of pollination.
A park ranger conducts a mini-lesson on pollination for visitors on the Carver Nature Trail.

George believed all of life's problems could be solved through nature. His scientific exploration began when he was a child living on the Moses Carver Farm.

Today, the park service carries on his legacy by offering hands-on science lessons with students of all ages.

Carver as a child  

Did You Know?
George Washington Carver was born into slavery during the Civil War. While still enslaved, outlaws stole George and his mother Mary from Moses Carver. A Union scout found George and returned him to the Carvers.

Last Updated: July 26, 2006 at 10:56 EST