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Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

  • Mid-Atlantic

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About Carter G. Woodson Home

Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of African descent. Today a National Historic Site, Dr. Woodson’s home served as the headquarters for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Dr. Woodson established Negro History Week here in 1926, which we celebrate today as Black History Month.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Mid-Atlantic
State
District of Columbia
Designation
National Historic Site
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Carter G. Woodson Home.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
Closed
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is temporarily closed for construction.

Weather and when to go

Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 90 F. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Fall: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.

Getting there

From The National Mall travel east onto Constitution Avenue NW, until you come to 12th Street (which is a one-way street). Make a left turn onto 12th Street. Continue traveling north on 12th Street NW, until you come to Rhode Island Avenue. Make a right turn onto Rhode Island Avenue. Keep straight on Rhode Island Avenue, until you come to 9th Street. Make a right turn onto 9th Street. Keep straight and 1538 9th Street will be the third house on the right (the red brick one).

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
1538 Ninth Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Official site
nps.gov/cawo

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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