Booker T. Washington National Monument - Hardy Landmark
- Address: Booker T. Washington National Monument, 12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy, VA 24101
- Phone: +1 540 721 2094
- Email: connie_mays@nps.gov
- Website:www.nps.gov
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Booker T. Washington National Monument12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy, VA 24101
Booker T. Washington National Monument Details
Full Amenity List
- Picnic Tables
- Guided Tours
- Restrooms
- Visitor Center
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Located in Franklin County, this is the site of the famous educator's slave cabin and birthplace. more on TripAdvisor
- This historic site stands as testament to the amazing story of a slave who came to be known as the most influential African American of his time. This working farm also affords visitors a glimpse of what life was like then. Dogs are welcome on the grounds and on the ... more on DogFriendly.com
- This historic site stands as testament to the amazing story of a slave who came to be known as the most influential African American of his time. This working farm also affords visitors a glimpse of what life was like then. Dogs are welcome on the grounds and on the ... more on DogFriendly.com
- The park is the site of famed educator, orator, and presidential advisor, Booker T. Washington's birth, early life, and emancipation. Washington's ideas about education, race, and labor were shaped on this tobacco plantation. The park is one of the few places where one can see how slavery and the... more on Virginia.org
Directions
Car 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.
Hours
Open seven days a week, year-round, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Miscellaneous
- Admission: There is no admission fee.
- Childrens Programs: Junior Ranger programs
Other Web Resources
- www.nps.gov
- http://www.virginia.org
Plan a trip
Frequent Flier Miles & Points Cash Converter
Source: Nps
| Nearby Restaurants | Distance |
|---|---|
| Westlake Golf and Country Club Grill | 0.0 Mi |
| China City | 2.9 Mi |
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