Tuskegee, AL

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Tuskegee University, one of the largest historically black universities in the United States, is a private university located in Tuskegee, Alabama. It was founded by Lewis Adams, a former slave, and George W. Campbell, a former slave owner. Adams asked that an educational institution for blacks be established. After Foster won the election, $2,000 (per year) was allocated from the state general budget for such a school to be located in Macon County. It was officially founded on July 4th, 1881, with Booker T. Washington, then a 25-year-old teacher at Hampton Institute in Virginia, as its first principal, a position he maintained until his death in 1915. Tuskegee acquired university status in 1985. Today it offers undergraduate, masters, professional, and doctoral degrees to more than 3,000 students with a strong orientation toward the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas. It was the first black college to be designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark (1966), and is the only black college to be designated as a National Historic Site.
Tuskegee University, one of the largest historically black universities in the United States, is a private university located in Tuskegee, Alabama. It was founded by Lewis Adams, a former slave, and George W. Campbell, a former slave owner. Adams asked that an educational institution for blacks be established. After Foster won the election, $2,000 (per year) was allocated from the state general budget for such a school to be located in Macon County. It was officially founded on July 4th, 1881, with Booker T. Washington, then a 25-year-old teacher at Hampton Institute in Virginia, as its first principal, a position he maintained until his death in 1915. Tuskegee acquired university status in 1985. Today it offers undergraduate, masters, professional, and doctoral degrees to more than 3,000 students with a strong orientation toward the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas. It was the first black college to be designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark (1966), and is the only black college to be designated as a National Historic Site.
The Tuskegee Airmen is the popular name of a group of African-American military pilots (fighter and bomber) who fought in World War II. Officially, they formed the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces. I'm not sure if they give tours of this place or not. Nothing was open the day I was here.

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The Hotel At Auburn University

The Hotel At Auburn University

4.5 out of 5
241 S College St Auburn AL
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The Hotel At Auburn University
Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL

Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL

4 out of 5
202 W Magnolia Ave Auburn AL
The price is $157 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
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Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery

3.5 out of 5
1801 Eddie L Tullis Rd Montgomery AL
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The staff was helpful and informative and the food was great.

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stayAPT Suites Auburn

stayAPT Suites Auburn

3.5 out of 5
1656 South College Street Auburn AL
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Everything was excellent

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Killen Time on Lake Martin

Killen Time on Lake Martin

Dadeville AL
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Killen Time on Lake Martin
Beautiful Downtown Auburn Cottage In A Quaint Setting!

Beautiful Downtown Auburn Cottage In A Quaint Setting!

Auburn AL
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Tuskegee University, one of the largest historically black universities in the United States, is a private university located in Tuskegee, Alabama. It was founded by Lewis Adams, a former slave, and George W. Campbell, a former slave owner. Adams asked that an educational institution for blacks be established. After Foster won the election, $2,000 (per year) was allocated from the state general budget for such a school to be located in Macon County. It was officially founded on July 4th, 1881, with Booker T. Washington, then a 25-year-old teacher at Hampton Institute in Virginia, as its first principal, a position he maintained until his death in 1915. Tuskegee acquired university status in 1985. Today it offers undergraduate, masters, professional, and doctoral degrees to more than 3,000 students with a strong orientation toward the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas. It was the first black college to be designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark

Tuskegee University

Explore the campus of Tuskegee University, during your travels in Tuskegee. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

You can find out about the history of Tuskegee with a stop at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

George Washington Carver Museum

You can browse the exhibits at George Washington Carver Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Tuskegee. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

George Washington Carver Museum

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

You can find out about the history of Tuskegee with a stop at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington

Find out about the history of Tuskegee when you take a trip to The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington

The Legacy Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Legacy Museum during your travels in Tuskegee. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The Legacy Museum

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Aerial View of the Town and University of Auburn, Alabama

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Aerial View of Rocky Riverbed and Lush Forest Irwin Shoals on Lake Martin, Alabama

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