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Tuskegee, Alabama

  • The Oaks

    Family home of Booker T. Washington, founder and 1st president of Tuskegee University. Built in 1899 by students and faculty using bricks made by students. Contains original and period furniture....
    The Oaks

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Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

National park dedicated to educating the public of the importance and accomplishments of Tuskegee Institute. Special emphasis on home of Booker T. Washington (The Oaks)

Tuskegee, AL Historic Sites


Tuskegee National Forest

- Taska. U.S. Hwy. 80, 5.5 mi./8.85 km east of Tuskegee. Replica of Booker T. Washington's childhood cabin on site. Picnic area with BBQ grills. - Bartram National Recreation Trail. 8-mi./13-km hiking and bicycling trail. - Bold Destiny/Bedford V. Cash Memorial Trail. 14-mi./22.5

Tuskegee, AL National Forests

The Oaks

Family home of Booker T. Washington, founder and 1st president of Tuskegee University. Built in 1899

Tuskegee, AL Famous Homes


Things to do near Tuskegee, AL

Hank Williams, Sr. Boyhood Home & Museum

1850 house is only one remaining that Hank Williams lived in prior to becoming Nashville star. Opened as museum in 1993. Hank...

Landmark Park

Discover natural and cultural heritage of Wiregrass region in every corner of this 100-acre park. Wildlife exhibits, 1890s fa...

E.R. Porter Hardware Co., LLC

One of Alabama's oldest operating hardware stores, opened 1889. Interior and exterior remains virtually unaltered. Still main...

Old Town Historic District

Largest historic district in state includes beautiful antebellum Sturdivant Hall. More than 1250 buildings dating from 1820s....