Booker T. Washington Legacy

The Annual Legacy Event

“No man, who continues to add something to the material, intellectual and moral well-being of the place in which he lives, is left long without proper reward.” — Booker T. Washington

The Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument invite you to partner with us in honoring the legacy of one of America’s most influential leaders.

📅 Date: April 25, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

📍 Location: Skelton 4-H Educational Center
775 Hermitage Rd., Wirtz, VA

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This special event not only celebrates the enduring impact of Booker T. Washington’s life and work, but also is one of our fundraising activities that allows us to assist the Monument with funding for special and educational programs that are free to the public, as well as supports our efforts to award educational scholarships to local youth aspiring for higher education.

Program Advertisements

To purchase an advertisement for our program, please complete the form linked above. Email your digital-ready advertisement to friendsofbowa@gmail.com by March 27, 2026.

Mailing Payment?

We gratefully accept checks for advertisements and donations. Please make your check payable to "Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument".

Friends of BTWNM
Post Office Box 755
Hardy, VA 24101

Silent Auction Donations

To contribute an item to our silent auction, please contact Odette Board at 323-821-5065. All proceeds from the silent auction efforts will be dedicated exclusively to funding educational scholarships for local high school students.

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🏛️ Corporate & Legacy Giving

Interested in becoming a Corporate Partner or including the Friends in your estate planning? We would be honored to discuss how you can leave a lasting legacy.


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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.