Preschool Story Hour March 19th at 10:00 a.m. at George Washington Carver National Monument

DIAMOND, Mo. — The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites preschool families to Preschool Story Hour on Tuesday, March 19th 10:00 a.m. This free, family friendly program is in collaboration with Seneca Parents at Teachers (PAT). Learn more about George Washington Carver’s curiosity and nature’s creation at this FREE hour-long program where we will be reading a story about George Washington Carver’s love of plants, followed by taking a short nature walk with a ranger and ending with a craft.

After the program, preschoolers and their families are encouraged to explore the discovery area located inside the visitor center with interactive exhibits such as microscopes, animal exhibits, a one room school classroom, and more. Additionally, visitors may choose to take a walk on the 3/4-mile nature trail, watch the park film, or picnic.

Parents as Teachers is a Missouri based program that works to promote the optimal early development, learning and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. To learn more, visit: parentsasteachers.org

Administered by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver – scientist, educator, and humanitarian. The park is located two miles west of Diamond, Missouri on Highway V, then ¼ mile south on Carver Road. For more information, please call the park at 417-325-4151 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gwca, or visit the park Facebook page.