The George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum has a rich history that dates back to 2000 when Dothan’s Greyhound Bus Station, built in the 1940's, was converted into the museum we know and love today.

The museum was founded by Dr. Francina Williams in an effort to revitalize and transform a once segregated space into a hub for education and inspiration.

Williams' original wishes for the museum, which have since been fulfilled, were to use Dr. Carver's fame and legacy to highlight other African-Americans who have not been as widely recognized, and to shine a light on the positive aspects of African-American history.

Williams once said that African-Americans have a heritage of victimization that cannot be ignored. She acknowledged that the victimization should be recognized, yet too often the negative aspects seem to overshadow the positive moments in African-American history.

"It's important to have some idea of yourself as a worthy person, as a capable person, and your heritage is a part of that message," she noted. "When you constantly see yourself in a negative light, then it tends to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. And that's what we do see. That's what we've got to turn around." (Williams, VOA News).

Today, in honor of Dr. Carver’s achievements, The Carver Museum hosts informative and engaging exhibits and events, guided tours and field trips for all ages, and a wealth of African American history.

Within our walls you will find information on Dr. Carver’s life and legacy, local African-American ancestry, and notable accomplishments from black scientists, inventors, and explorers from the past and present.

In the famous words of our namesake, “When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” We aim to present the common in an uncommon way to encourage, enlighten, and inspire our guests near and far.

With support from our community partners and friends, The G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum continues its commitment to serve and enlighten visitors from both the Wiregrass area and beyond.