Frederick Douglass House National Historic Site | Washington D.C.

The Frederick 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 the cause of liberty and justice. Visitors to the site learn about his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for rights for all oppressed people.

Administered by the National Park Service, the site preserves the home and estate of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African Americans of the nineteenth century. Douglass lived in this house, which he named Cedar Hill, from 1877 until his death in 1895. The house was the first African-American National Historic Site designated by the U.S. Congress. Perched high on a hilltop, the site also offers a sweeping view of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington D.C. skyline. Take a virtual tour of the home. Perched high on a hilltop, the site also offers a sweeping view of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington D.C. skyline.

Find out more about Maryland’s black heritage sites and attractions in the Maryland African American Heritage Guide.

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Frederick Douglass House National Historic Site
Address: 1411 W Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 426-5961
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