Writers of African Origin in the Diaspora
Affiliate of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA)

WAFORD's 1st
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(TENTATIVELY) Nov 6-7, 2026
TUSKEGEE
6 hotels, including their distance from the National Center for Bioethics (Tuskegee University), addresses, nightly rates, and website links on the Map:


Getting Around
Tuskegee University
Founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881, Tuskegee University is a historically black university (HBCU) known for its role in African American education, science, and civil rights. Tuskegee is a city rich in history and culture, located in Macon County, Alabama. The University campus is a National Historic Site and includes:
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The George Washington Carver Museum
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The Booker T. Washington Monument
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Beautiful historic buildings and serene grounds

Getting Here
Here’s a list of airports near the Tuskegee Center for Bioethics with their approximate driving distances:
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Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport (AUB) – ~25 miles
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Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) – ~45 miles
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Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA (CSG) – ~50 miles
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – ~110 miles
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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) – ~135 miles

Things To Do
Here’s a list of top things to do in Tuskegee:
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Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
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Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
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George Washington Carver Museum
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The Oaks (Home of Booker T. Washington)
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Tuskegee Human & Civil Rights Multicultural Center (Tuskegee History Center)
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Tuskegee National Forest
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Macon County Courthouse
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Butler Chapel AME Zion Church
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Moton Field and Abbott Park
