The Freedom Walk honors Booker T. Washington's walk to freedom through education. He walked over 500 miles from Malden, WV to Hampton, VA and this is the reason the Friends walks today.


Walks at the Park to be held in 2026 to be determined at a later date.  There will be some form of healthy information incorporated into the Walk at the Park events.  

We look forward to seeing you there!

5th  Annual Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument

FREEDOM WALK

COME ONE, COME ALL!!!

First on behalf of the Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument we would like to thank you for your  participation in the 5th annual Freedom Walk !  We were able to raise over $4,500 thanks to your awesome generosity.


Your support allows us to help Franklin County High students to pursue their dreams in their desired fields of study. It's not just dollars but it provides an opportunity for a student to believe in their potential.



We will continue to host the Freedom Walk every year to not only honor the legacy of Dr. Washington but also because we desire to see the next generation of leaders take us far beyond our expectations.

How do I to participate in the Freedom Walk?


  1. Register as an individual OR
  2. Register as a team (you do not have to attend the walks at the park to participate)
  3. If you walk as a team, you can collect donations from other team members to support your honorary walk of 500 miles of at least $1 per mile.
  4. Teams can consist of family members and/or friends, colleagues, church members, members of organizations you may be a member of, etc.


PayPal/Venmo QR Code

Use these QR codes with your phone to donate for the Freedom Walk. You can also click the codes to be directed to the respective payment site.

 On behalf of the Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument (FBTWNM), we thank you for your enthusiasm for the fifth annual FBTWNM Freedom Walk!
Your individual contributions helped to build the FBTWNM Scholarship Fund which is awarded annually to 2 qualifying seniors at Franklin County High School.

 How To Join:
Attend the KICK Off event in 2026 TBD at a later date  at Booker T. Washington National Monument, 12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy, VA, Saturday

OR 
You can still donate to the scholarship program via  snail mail or via PayPal online, Friends of Booker T Washington NM

To mail your donation: 

Friends of BTW National Monument, P.O. Box 755, Hardy Va 24101

Questions????? Email: friendsofbowa@gmail.com 

     We look forward to an even more successful walk in 2026! Please see the pictures from our past Freedom Walks at the Park pictured below.

Pay Registration Fees with PayPal here



Thank you for your participation!!