The George Washington Carver

Birthplace District

Association

Welcome to Carversfriends.org, the on-line home of the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association!

George Washington Carver is a true American hero.  Perhaps better than any Horatio Alger protagonist, George Washington Carver's story is one of inspiration, hope, perseverance, and hard work, speaking to the power of education, community, leadership, and love.

The Carver Birthplace District Association (CBA), established in the early 1940's with Dr. Carver's blessing, honors and builds upon Dr. Carver's legacy through its support of the George Washington Carver National Monument and its support of a myriad of educational, interpretative, and artistic programming that is changing lives across the United States.

The Carver Birthplace District Association supports the scientific and educational efforts of the National Park Service at George Washington Carver National Monument and around the nation.  Established by Congress in 1943 as a unit of the National Park System, the George Washington Carver National Monument exists for the benefit of the people of the United States as a suitable and enduring public memorial to George Washington Carver.  Located in Diamond, Missouri, the Carver National Monument was the first National Monument dedicated to an American for services to Agriculture; the first established for an African-American; the first for an American Educator; the first National Park Service Memorial recognizing world peace through interracial understanding; and the first National Birthplace Monument honoring anyone other than a U.S. President.  

The Carver Birthplace District Associaton works with the National Monument to actively pass on Carver's legacies as a world-renowned scientist, trailblazing educator, and valiant humanitarian.  We invite you to consider joining CBA; membership in CBA is open to individuals and organizations.  The CBA is a national non-profit corporation with IRS 501 (c) (3) status.

Please explore our site to learn more about the Carver Birthplace District Association and its activities, opportunities, and accomplishments!

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