Tuskegee

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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.
The Hotel At Auburn University

The Hotel At Auburn University

4.5 out of 5
241 S College St Auburn AL
The price is RM813 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
RM813
RM919 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
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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 RM547 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM547
RM618 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auburn. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Toomer's Oaks and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
The staff were amazing! The room was beautiful! The restaurant was also very good!

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery

3.5 out of 5
1801 Eddie L Tullis Rd Montgomery AL
The price is RM529 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
RM529
RM588 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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Stay at this golf hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (727 reviews)
Clean rooms great staff.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

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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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8.6/10 Excellent! (276 reviews)
Customer service was very good. The manager Nikki and her staff was very respectful and understanding

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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

Take a campus tour or just explore the area 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

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

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

Tuskegee Institute 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

The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington

Find out about the history of Tuskegee with a stop at 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 studying the exhibits at The Legacy Museum during your travels in Tuskegee. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The Legacy Museum