Location: Washington (Historic Anacostia)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site050

in Washington, DC 20020

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1411 W Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020United States

202.426.5961

http://www.nps.gov/frdo

Hours:Daily 9am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving, and Dec 25

Cost:Free

Ages:5 And Up

about Frederick Douglass National Historic Site:

Visitors to the former 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 people.

Cedar Hill, as the house is called, has been preserved to look very much as it did in Douglass' time. Note the portrait of Abraham Lincoln over the parlor mantle. The rebuilt "Growlery," a one-room structure where the abolitionist retreated to study, can also be seen.

A short film covers the highlights of Douglass' life, from slavery through his escape to the north to his astonishing array of achievements.

A well-stocked gift shop is on site as well.

tips:

You must sign up for a guided tour for the house, and they often book up quickly, especially in the warmer months. There is a small fee to reserve in advance ($1.50), but it does guarantee your tour time. To make a reservation, call 877.444.6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.