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How George Washington Carver National Monument became first monument dedicated to an African American and first to a non-president
George Washington Carver was born in 1864 on that farm, which also became his childhood home. Not too long after his birth, slavery was abolished, and Carver was raised by his former white owners ...
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History of George Washington Carver Park
The first state park for African Americans was created in Georgia 75 years ago. It was called George Washington Carver Park and it's located in Bartow County. This Black History Month, FOX 5 Atlanta ...
With 100 Pounds of Blue Pigment, an Artist Conjures Spirits of the Past
The ghost of George Washington Carver hangs over the studio of Amanda Williams, where hues are inspired by the Alabama soil ...
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George Washington Carver Park: A historic legacy on Lake Allatoona
BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. - George Washington Carver Park, located on the shores of Lake Allatoona, holds a significant place in history. Built in 1950, it was the first state park in Georgia designated ...
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George Washington Carver National Monument - Missouri
George Washington Carver National Monument in southwestern Missouri protects and preserves the birthplace and memorial to a ...