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Booker T. Washington National Monument

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Booker T. Washington National Monument commemorates the life of this famous educator, writer, orator and presidential advisor. Exhibits, films, farm, tours and special events tell of his remarkable rise from enslavement to being one of the most influential, but controversial, African Americans of his time. FREE Admission! Group Tour Services: Curriculum-based education programs for K-12 Guided tours for tour groups with reservations. Can work with groups on special program requests.

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  • Directions: The park is located in Franklin County, VA, 16 miles northeast of Rocky Mount, VA via VA 40E and VA 122N; 25 miles southeast of Roanoke, VA via US 220S, VA 40E, and VA 122N; and 50 miles southwest of Lynchburg, VA via US 460W and VA 122S.
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  • Monday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tuesday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Friday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Saturday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Holidays Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day
  • Admission Rates: Free
  • Handicap Accessible: Yes - restrooms, parking, trail to historic area