George Washington Carver Day at the Hall of Laureates
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 9:00 a.m.
Location: Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates, 100 Locust St., 50309
Event Information
Description
Explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025! Dr. Carver, a polymath with a profound curiosity about the world, delved into nature, science, art, music, poetry, debate, military science, athletics and was a person of faith.
Schedule of Events
- 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Explore the Hall of Laureates! Admission is FREE to the public.
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9 a.m. & 2 p.m.: Guided Tours - Let our knowledgeable World Food Prize Foundation docents guide you through the rich history of the Hall of Laureates.
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9:30 a.m.: Children's Story Time - Inspire your little ones with In the Garden with Dr. Carver
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10 a.m.: Artist Nicolas Naughton - Join World Food Prize Artist Nicholas Naughton as he shares the story behind his wood carving featuring Carver and Henry A. Wallace, A Strong and Silent Force
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10:45 a.m.: One-Man Play - Experience the brilliance of George Washington Carver through a captivating one-man play performed by Iowan Paxton Williams.
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11:30 a.m.: Speaker Dr. Mortimer Neufville - Join World Food Prize Council of Advisors member and President Emeritus of the 1890 Universities Foundation Dr. Mortimer Neufville as he shares his reflections on his career and the legacy of Dr. Carver.
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12:30 p.m.: Speaker Ambassador Kenneth Quinn - Hear World Food Prize President Emeritus Ambassador Kenneth Quinn share stories about Carver and other agricultural and humanitarian heroes from Iowa
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1 p.m. : Artist Littleton Alston - Join World Food Prize Artist Littleton Alston as he shares the story behind his series of busts on display at the Hall of Laureates, featuring George Washington Carver
Neighborhoods
Historic East Village
Host Organization
World Food Prize Foundation
Website
https://www.halloflaureates.org/en/tour/george_washington_carver_day/
Facebook Event URL
https://www.facebook.com/events/927004832953722
Pricing Information
Free
Contact
Kate Levasseur
5152453726
klevasseur@worldfoodprize.org