The Oaks
Wheelchair accessible
Booker T. Washington's historic home at the Tuskegee Institute.

๐Ÿ“œ Booker T. Washington's historic home, built by students of Tuskegee Institute.
๐Ÿ” Preserved by the National Park Service as a historic landmark, part of Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site.

Why Go

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore the residence of a prominent African-American educator.
๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™‚๏ธ See a home built by students using Institute-made bricks, a symbol of industrial training at Tuskegee Institute.
๐Ÿ’ก Discover early 20th-century modern amenities like electricity and view original furnishings and period artifacts.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Gain insight into Washington's personal life and legacy.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ Tours are by reservation only and have limited capacity.
๐Ÿšฝ No public restrooms available at The Oaks.
โ™ฟ Second floor not wheelchair accessible.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free ranger-led tours.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Tours available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM.

Getting There

๐Ÿ“ž Call 334-727-3200 to arrange tours and get information.
โ™ฟ First floor is wheelchair accessible.
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking available next to The Oaks at 1200 West Montgomery Road. Also available at Kellogg Center parking deck on Tuskegee University campus (0.3 mile walk).

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