Carver Birthplace Association (CBA)

09/03/2026

This weekend's special programming at George Washington Carver National Monument

Every sculpture tells a story.

Join us Saturday and Sunday, September 5 & 6, at 1:00 p.m. for Casting a Legacy, a ranger-led outdoor art walk exploring the commemorative artwork throughout George Washington Carver National Monument.

Discover the stories behind the sculptures and monuments inspired by George Washington Carver's remarkable life and legacy. Learn how artists captured his character, achievements, and enduring impact through bronze, stone, and creative expression.

Take a fresh look at the art that honors one of America's most inspiring scientists, educators, and humanitarians.

Photo: NPS|GWCA

09/03/2026

Before or after you visit Prairie Day event at George Washington Carver National Monument stop in Diamond MO a Gem City activity or two!

Join us for GEM CITY DAYS, a full day of events and activities on Saturday September 12th in front of Diamond High School.

09/03/2026

Did you know the United States has only had one African American-owned and operated automobile company?

C.R. Patterson & Sons of Greenfield, Ohio, was, and remains to this day, the only African American-owned and operated automobile company.

Charles Richard Patterson was born into slavery on a Virginia plantation in 1833. He built a successful carriage-making business that under the leadership of his son Frederick Patterson, introduced Patterson-Greenfield in 1915.

Charles Richard Patterson and his son Frederick Patteron built and sustained a business that lasted several generations and earned a place not just in African American history, but in automotive history as well.

Explore the history of C.R. Patterson & Sons and the legacy of Charles Richard Patterson: https://s.si.edu/4xvHL9h

📸 Courtesy of the Historical Society of Greenfield, Ohio.

09/02/2026

"Apples" by Jacqueline Farmer is a book that supports agricultural literacy for young readers grades K-5.

Today, the average American consumes about sixty-five fresh apples each year. Where do so many apples come from? How do they grow? This book takes young readers on a field trip to the apple orchard to find out how apple growers produce the many different varieties of America's favorite fruit. Recipes, trivia, and fun facts included.

Use the following link to learn more and discover free lesson plans associated with this resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/companion-resources/1145/

09/02/2026

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

📣High school students! Are you looking for a fun way to explore American history? Check out History School Book Club!

Students watch a video featuring a renowned historian discussing their pivotal work and answer knowledge-check questions interspersed throughout. When they complete all the units in the topic, they will receive a certificate.

There are three Book Club topics to choose from, including African American History! African Americans have played a central role in shaping US history. Hear experts discuss key moments, milestones, and figures in Black history. Learn about military, scientific, cultural, and political achievements from the colonial era through the abolition of slavery, the civil rights movement, and the election of Barack Obama.

Books for this course include:

📓Annette Gordon-Reed: "The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family"
📓Peniel Joseph: "The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King"
📓Mia Bay: "Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance"
And more!

Learn more and register at gilderlehrman.org/history-school-book-club or visit the link in our bio!