How Do You Celebrate The Life Of George Washington Carver?
To many people, the name George Washington Carver is almost synonymous with the peanut. But the good doctor’s legacy extends far beyond his work with the versatile legume. Explore his life, and be prepared for a few surprises. Visit the Diamond, Missouri, farm where Carver was born. Take a guided tour of the 210-acre National Monument, explore the museum and visitors’ center, or simply meander through the tall grass prairie where Carver formed the bond with nature that sustained him throughout his life. Read “George Washington Carver: In His Own Words” and learn how this accomplished, versatile, and gentle man viewed the world around him. Look around your kitchen, your medicine cabinet and your garage, and thank Dr. Carver for much of what you find there. As a pioneer in chemurgy – the science of developing industrial applications for organic raw materials – he developed hundreds of common household products, including shaving cream, synthetic rubber, and wood filler. Take a trip to Tu
