George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum, Alabama, United States
4.5 (14 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #10 in Dothan Speciality Museums
Small but Effective
I recently visited Dothan, AL and thought I would get to know the town. I had a few hours so I asked the hotel staff to recommend something to do. The GW Carver Interpretive Museum was a place i was told could be worth a visit. I did. Was impressed by the history of African American unsung heroes who have made significant contribution to this country and are rather obscured names in history books. The visit was free and escorted. The building is an old bus station with reminders and remnants of the days of segregation Every American should be proud of the huge accomplishments made to be one nation.
Address
305 N Foster St, Dothan, AL 36303-4543
Mobile
Website
http://www.gwcarvermuseum.com
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 17:11
User Ratings
4.5 based on (14 reviews)
Reviews
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4Wander Mom 5:00 PM Jan 23, 2020
Nice Trip Spot to Stretch your Legs and Learn about History
We stopped in to break up a trip with our 3 kids (ages 8,8,6). We spent about 30 minutes here; it was perfect for a kick off to black history month. We learned about several prominent black Americans and their inventions and accomplishments. The woman at the front gave us a quick intro to the place, sharing the history that it was a bus station and how the station was set up to be segregated. While it didn't hold the interest of my kids for too long (nothing does at this age), I do think they learned a few new things! Thanks for a nice visit.
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4yasminemhill 5:00 PM Sep 26, 2016
Powerful
Visited the George Washington Carver Museum and learned quite a bit! The setup was a bit different than most museums, and it would have been helpful to have had a little guidance in the form of a map (although it is a really small attraction). The main attraction is a timeline of African American history, which I completed backwards - I guess it was effective by brushing up on the most current events first. But by the time I reached the Civil Rights Era, I was overwhelmed with all the information! Several statement pieces were included by a local artist, I believe, and they were extremely powerful in relation to current events. Bravo to him! The museum also included artifacts on George Washington Carver and other African American inventors, which I thought were very interesting. I enjoyed my time spent there. If ever in the area, take a moment to visit! You won't be disappointed.
