Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University offers families a meaningful educational experience exploring African American history and the legacy of Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee Airmen. The beautiful historic campus provides wide open spaces for kids to explore while learning about important civil rights history through guided tours and interactive museums. It's an enriching day trip that combines outdoor discovery with powerful lessons in perseverance and achievement.

• ✓Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site with historic aircraft and inspiring stories of America's first Black military pilots
• ✓George Washington Carver Museum featuring hands-on science exhibits about the famous inventor
• ✓The Oaks, Booker T. Washington's beautifully preserved Victorian home
• ✓Historic Chapel on the Tuskegee University campus with stunning architecture
• ✓Wide open campus grounds perfect for picnicking and outdoor exploration

1. 1.Start at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site visitor center for an orientation film and exhibits before exploring the campus.
2. 2.Download the self-guided walking tour map in advance, or call ahead to arrange a guided campus tour for the most engaging experience with kids.
3. 3.Visit the George Washington Carver Museum to see interactive exhibits that bring science and agriculture to life for children.
4. 4.Pack water and snacks as food options are limited on weekdays when the campus dining halls serve students primarily.
5. 5.Allow time to see The Oaks, Booker T. Washington's restored home, which offers fascinating glimpses into early 1900s life.

Visit on a weekday morning between Tuesday and Thursday when campus tours are most readily available and the grounds are peaceful for exploration. Spring (March to May) offers beautiful weather and blooming campus landscapes perfect for walking tours.

Admission to the campus and most museums is free, making this an affordable educational outing. Parking is available throughout campus, and restrooms are accessible in the visitor centers and museums.

The campus is accessible year-round, though summer can be very hot and humid for extensive outdoor walking. Some campus buildings may have reduced hours during university breaks and holidays. Black History Month (February) often features special programming.

Mojo's BBQ & Deli offers casual family dining with Southern favorites just a few miles from campus, or pack a picnic to enjoy on the beautiful university grounds.