Visiting Booker T. Washington National Monument
Today we visited the Booker T. Washington National Monument, a place that tells an incredible story of perseverance, education, and leadership.
Located on the tobacco farm where Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in 1856, the site brings history to life through preserved landscapes and exhibits that trace his remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential educators and leaders in American history.
Booker T. Washington’s legacy lives on through Tuskeegee University , where, at only 25 years old, he was named the first principal of Tuskeegee at its opening in 1881. HIs legacy also lives on in the National Negro Business League (now the National Business League) that he helped found in 1900 to promote African American businesses. He was a huge proponent of equal rights for all people and pushed for change through his writing and speaking.
Walking the grounds and learning about a man who changed his fate so drastically is a powerful reminder of how determination, hard work, and a commitment to learning can change not only one life, but the lives of generations to come.
