The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site honors the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass. Douglass broke free from slavery and helped free millions of people. He lived in Rochester, New York throughout the Civil War. After the war, he moved to Washington DC to serve in international affairs, on the Governing Council for the District of Columbia and as United States Marshal for the District. In 1877 he purchased his home, which he named Cedar Hill and later became the location of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
The view of the nation’s capital from Cedar Hill is breathtaking.
Direction
1411 W Street SE
Washington, DC
(202) 426-5961
The closest metro stop is the
Anacostia Subway Station Hours
Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every day, from October 16 to April 14, and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from April 15 to October 15. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and January 1.
Admission
There is no admission fee. However, a service charge of $ 2.00 per person applies to reservations for tours of the Douglass home. Tours must be scheduled in advance. Call (800) 967-2283.
Frederick Douglass birthday event
Douglass’ was born in Talbot County, Maryland, around 1818. The exact year and date of his birth are unknown, although later in life he decided to celebrate it on February 14. The National Park Service celebrates its birthday with events at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, the Anacostia Center for the Arts, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, the Islamic Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, and the Anacostia Playhouse. The birthday celebration is one of the annual Frederick Douglass National Historic Site events that features a variety of programs and activities dedicated to increasing public awareness of Douglass’s life.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Official website : www.nps.gov/frdo
