The Life of George Washington Carver By myers.2554 Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Jan 5, 1943 The Lifespan of George Washington Carver Jul 30, 1865 George Washington Carver was taken as a slave Aug 18, 1890 First black student to attend Simpson University Aug 18, 1890 George Washington Carver enrolls himself into college He enrolls himself in Simpson college in Iowa but later goes to Iowa state college. Jun 25, 1893 One of George Washington Carver's painting got an honorable mention The honorable mention was at Chicago's World Fair. Date is not exact. May 20, 1896 George Washington carver earns his Masters Degree May 27, 1919 George Washington Carver starts innovations with penuts Jan 1, 1923 George Washington Carver is awarded the Spingarn Medal Date not exact Feb 1, 1943 The George Washington Carver monument was established Date is not exact