Booker T Washington National Monument - Activities

Plan to stay for one or two hours to view the exhibits and video program in the visitor center and visit the historic area. Plan to spend an additional hour walking Jack-O-Lantern Branch Heritage Trail. Allow time to browse in the Eastern National bookstore and enjoy lunch in the picnic area. Trails: The Plantation Trail is a 1/4 mile loop walking trail through the historic area of the park. Jack-O-Lantern Branch Heritage Trail is a 1 and 1/2 mile loop walk through woods and fields. Programs/Activities: A ranger-led tour is given daily as staffing and weather permit. Educational Programs: Curriculum-based education programs are offered Monday through Friday as weather and staff availability permit. These tours generally last 45 minutes to one hour. Reservations are required in advance. To reserve a date for a program, call the park at (540) 721-2094. Picnicking: A shaded picnic area with tables, grills, and a water fountain is available to park visitors at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.