Frederick Douglass National Historic Site - Washington Landmark

  • 1411 W St SE
    Washington, DC 20020-4813
  • 800 967-2283 tour reservations
  • www.nps.gov
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Admission:
Free
Open Dates:
Mid-Oct.-mid-Apr., daily 9-4; mid-Apr.-mid-Oct., daily 9-5; call ahead for tour times
Open Hours:
Daily 9am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving, and Dec 25,mid-Oct-mid Apr: Daily 9a-4p; mid-April-mid-Oct: Daily 9a-5p,April 15 through October 15: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. October 16 through April 14: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reservations:
It is strongly recommended that groups of 10 or fewer make a reservation. Reservations may be made online or by calling 1-877-444-6777. There is a $1.50 per person service charge for reservations.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SE
Washington, DC 20020-4813
Amenities
  • Guided Tours
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Visitor Center
Description
  • Abolitionist Frederick Douglass purchased this 21-room home, called Cedar Hill, making him the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ... Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous 19th century African American. His life was a testament to the courage and persistence that serves as an inspiration to those who struggle in ... more on Nps.gov
  • Honoring the most famous African-American, this National Historic Site consists ... more on TripAdvisor
  • ... home (from 1877 to 1895) of Frederick Douglass, the Nation's leading 19th-century African American spokesman, learn about his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for human rights, equal rights, and civil rights for all oppressed ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Cedar Hill, the Anacostia home of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, was the first Black National Historic Site that Congress designated. Douglass, a former slave ... more on Fodor's
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(07/03/04)

... close attention to the surrounding neighborhood. You will see FIRSTHAND the apparent contradictive nature of DC, which is simply a concentrated version of America all together. Stark poverty; ... By atari2020 from los angeles, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

Directions

All tours begin at the visitor center. The visitor center is located at the bottom of the hill, near the parking lot and the flagpole. Car: The address of the Frederick Douglass NHS is: 1411 W Street SE, Washington DC 20020. Be aware that c

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