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The Legacy of George Washington Carver with Curtis Gregory

The Legacy of George Washington Carver with Curtis Gregory

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 AMSEcast continues celebrating 250 years of American innovation with Curtis Gregory. A park ranger at the George Washington Carver National Monument, Curtis sits down with Alan to share Carver’s inspiring journey from enslavement to becoming a pioneering scientist and educator who transformed Southern agriculture. Known for promoting peanuts and sweet potatoes as sustainable crops, Carver created hundreds of uses for them! Beyond his lab, he educated rural farmers through lectures, pamphlets, and the innovative Jesup Wagon. His legacy endures in food security and agricultural education. Visitors can explore his story at the Carver Monument in Diamond, Missouri. Guest Bio Curtis Gregory is a longtime park ranger at the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri, where he has shared Carver’s legacy with visitors for nearly 20 years. With deep knowledge and passion, Curtis brings to life the story of George Washington Carver—scientist, educator, and agricultural innovator—highlighting his contributions to sustainability, food security, and education. As a dedicated steward of this historic site, Curtis helps connect the past to the present, inspiring new generations through Carver’s enduring impact. We’re thrilled to have Curtis join us on AMSEcast to celebrate the remarkable life and innovations of one of America’s greatest minds. Show Highlights
  • (2:00) How George Washington Carve went from being born a slave to a professor by 30
  • (6:53) The state of agriculture in the South when Carver arrived at Tuskegee
  • (8:25) What led him to the peanut in the first place
  • (10:45) George Washington Carver’s innovations with the sweet potato
  • (15:51) His impact on agriculture in the South and nationwide
  • (17:12) What to expect at the George Washington Carver National Monument
Links Referenced
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeWashingtonCarverNM/
  • X: https://twitter.com/gwcarvernps
  • Website: https://www.nps.gov/gwca/index.htm
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