Carver Birthplace Association (CBA)

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Carver Birthplace Association (CBA) The George Washington Carver Birthplace Association (CBA) is a non-profit organization.

Established in 1943, the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association (CBA) is a non-profit organization who assists in advancing the historical, scientific, educational and interpretive programs of the National Park Service at George Washington Carver National Monument (GWCNM) and works to promote the legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver. Through membership donations, fundraising events and operation of the GWCNM park museum gift store, CBA assists the GWCNM in paying for many park events and services. CBA also raises funds for the annually awarded CBA college student scholarship. CBA is currently in the process of raising money for the development and restoration of Carver's boyhood schoolhouse (circa. 1872) in Neosho, Missouri. During its history, CBA was instrumental in adding property to the George Washington Carver National Monument to complete ownership of the original George Carver Farm by the GWCNM.

10/28/2026
10/28/2026
10/28/2026

The clocks fall back this Sunday, November 1. The deer don't. 🦌

The drive home stays at the same time on the clock, but next week it happens in the dark, right in the middle of the busiest crossing season of the year.

Why everyone's on the road this month:

- Deer are in the rut. Bucks chase does across roads and stop watching for cars
- Raccoons are feeding hard before winter and spend more of the night out
- This year's young foxes have left home and are hunting for territory of their own

The worst stretch is the two hours after sunset — which, as of Sunday, is the commute.

đźš— For the next few weeks:

- Slow down from sunset to full dark, the hours they move most
- High beams when no one's coming, and scan the road edges
- One deer crossing usually means another right behind it
- If one's in the lane, brake firmly and stay straight

10/27/2026

Looking for something a little out of the box, or maybe a design that really flies off the pumpkin this spooky season?

Nothing says “scary” quite like a 2,000-pound furry mammal you’ve annoyed launching you into another dimension. Or the tree above. Either way, it comes with a thud. Talk about a smashing Halloween.

Which is why we always recommend admiring bison from a safe distance. They’re magnificent, unpredictable, and not particularly interested in your Halloween costume.

Find more pumpkin carving ideas and stencils at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/park-pumpkin-carvings.htm

NPS photo: A glowing carved pumpkin featuring silhouettes of person flying after being launched by a bison.

10/26/2026

"The Case of the Missing Pumpkin" is a free lesson plan on the Curriculum Matrix, for grades 3-5.

Students investigate the phenomenon of decomposing pumpkins as a part of the plant's life cycle.

Follow the link to access the lesson plan: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/623/

ADA ramp has been faced with stone to match the school house foundation. Interior work continues... Stay posted for upd...
10/25/2026

ADA ramp has been faced with stone to match the school house foundation. Interior work continues... Stay posted for updates.

Photos from Lana Henry, CBA President.

10/23/2026

We're a little over a week out from Halloween, and many are still making decorating decisions for their yards. STLPR discusses how to have fun with spooky style while still caring for the environment in "How to decorate for Halloween without harming the planet" https://ow.ly/ZfGK50ZZKFr -- and we're proud to be mentioned as a resource for "Leave the Leaves" education and native garden signage! Visit our shop to view all of our sign designs, knowing proceeds go toward prairie conservation work and Grow Native! programming: https://store.moprairie.org/

10/22/2026

We have the full conference program and schedule available now! Take a look, start planning and get ready for a great conference! Thanks to all of our presenters, and to everyone who is helping to make this happen.

Conference Program & Presentation Handlist:
https://missourifolkloresociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MFS-Conference-Program-2026.pdf

Conference Schedule:
https://missourifolkloresociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-MFS-Schedule.pdf

10/22/2026

"Apples for C***r" by Alis Wintle Sefick is a book that supports agricultural literacy for young readers grades K-5.

The story follows a little girl and her grandmother as they set out to pick apples for making c***r. As they wander through the orchard, filling their baskets with ripe, juicy apples, they become separated and encounter other whimsical characters along the way. A Parent/Teacher Guide is available to accompany the book.

Use the following link to learn more and discover free lesson plans associated with this resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/companion-resources/1350/

How about some Cemetery Secrets this weekend?
10/22/2026

How about some Cemetery Secrets this weekend?

Explore the Moses Carver family cemetery this spooky season with a park ranger. This 19th century cemetery has a storied history dating back to the pioneer days of 1830s Missouri. Join us at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25 for the “Cemetery Secrets” program.

Learn more about this program from the website: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1213554D-049A-DCBC-F4E16128C30DD545

Photo courtesy of Mark Neuenschwander

Address

5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO
64840

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+14173254151

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