Private collection of turn-of-the-century farm implements and home furnishings. Also Creek Indian artifacts, memorabilia of Booker T. Washington, Dr. George Washington Carver, Tuskegee Airmen, Macon County and Tuskegee. Guided tours.
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Street address:
1616 Chappie James Ave.
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Phone:
334-724-0922
Fax:
334-724-0952
Schedule:
Open 9–4:30.
Mailing:
1212 W. Montgomery Rd.
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Admission:
Free
Accepted:
Personal Checks
Travelers Checks
The Tuskegee Airmen fought war on two fronts: axis powers overseas and racism at home. Through exhibits, audio-visual programs, historic buildings and guided walks, step back in time and share in the Tuskegee Experience.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (all one level, no steps, automatic doors, levered door handles, toilet access from front of wheelchair, toilet access from side of wheelchair, support bars for toilets, wheelchair-level restroom sinks, seating areas for wheelchair users, wheelchairs available, designated parking spaces)
Hearing Impaired (visual alarm smoke detectors, closed-caption TV's, captioned video/film presentations, interpreters with advance notice)
Related attractions
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.
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) and the George Washington Carver Museum.
Walking and driving tour brochures are available at the Center; which include local Native American information. Fort Tuskegee was established int he early 1800s and was named after Creek Chief Taskigi. U.S.
Full-service hunting and shooting resort. Large parties, bed & breakfast Feb.–Nov. Recognized as one of premier hunting lodges and sporting clays courses in nation. Conference room. Overnight meetings a specialty.
Photography and videos on infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Historic walking and driving tours feature 40 sites about African Americans, European Americans and Native Americans.
• 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.
The monument was erected in memory of the Confederate soldiers from Macon County by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1906.