Frederick Douglass House

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

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Honoring the most famous African-American, this National Historic Site consists of Douglass' home and a visitor center and is dedicated to preserving …

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Jul 17, 2024
I went with a bunch people from my Masters in American History program for the reading of "What to a Slave is the 4th of July?" It made an already poignant historical site even more profound on Indep… Full review by wendysN8578SJ
Mar 14, 2024
Spend a couple hours touring this property. He stood up for Civil Rights way before the rest. 1800s ! He and Lincoln were best pals I understand. Enjoyed the Ranger talking. Full review by doublenaturelover
Jun 11, 2023
Have been in the past but could not get in this time as it was being renovated. Due to open to public on July 4th! And if you are there on a clear day, you can see the capital from his home. Full review by GeraldineLady
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Restored and Reopened in 2007
Frederick Douglass, the famous abolitionist, and advisor to Lincoln, bought this house that he called "Cedar Hill" in SE Washington, D.C. in …
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Beautifully Sited Hilltop House
Escaped slave, abolitionist, author and statesman Frederick Douglass occupied this beautifully sited hilltop house from 1878 until …
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Abolitionist Frederick Douglass purchased this 21-room home, making him the first African-American to buy a home in that area. Known …
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Facts

Located:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Established:February 12, 1988
Area:9 acres (3.6 ha)
Visitors:23,226 (in 2005)

Questions & answers

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Is this attraction open on easter?
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Call ahead but generally NPS sites are closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.
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Answer by Sarah C · Mar 30, 2018
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It looks like you have to get timed tickets to get in. Are they only available on line? Or will they have some available on …
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It looks like you have to get timed tickets to get in. Are they only available on line? Or will they have some available on site? It looks like they are sold out on the day I want to go.
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You should call the park number to be sure but you should be able to go in and get tickets the day of. But it’s always best to call the individual park for the best information.
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Answer by Sarah C · Mar 20, 2018
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Why was this memorial created?
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Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery in Maryland and rose to become a national leader of the abolitionist movement. He was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, …
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Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery in Maryland and rose to become a national leader of the abolitionist movement. He was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.
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Answer by Cdnew1980 · Mar 27, 2016
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Who created this memorial and why? Is there a significance to this location on why the house is built here?
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The memorial is based in the house Mr. Douglass bought when he was working in DC, so is there because of the house.
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Answer by Timothy R · Jun 2, 2015
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Frederick Douglass actually live here?
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Yes, Frederick Douglass bought the house in 1877. He lived here until his death in 1895. The house and grounds were preserved and turned into a historic site...
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