Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

From 1877 to 1895, this was the home of Frederick Douglass, the Nation's leading 19th-century African American spokesman. Visitors to the site will learn more about his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for Human Rights, Equal Rights and Civil Rights for all oppressed people. Among Frederick Douglass' other achievements, he was U.S. minister to Haiti in 1889. Authorized Sept. 5, 1962, as Frederick Douglass Home; redesignated Feb. 12,1988 as the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. Due to maintenance projects, tours of the home will not be available beginning on Monday, March 1, 2004, through Friday, March 12, 2004. Go to the "Facilities" link on the "Plan Your Visit" page for more information on closures.

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Preservation Restoration Project A Brief Summary of the Restoration Project, 2004-2007 Work Completed • This $2.7 million project began in March 2004 and concluded in January 2007. It included HVAC...read more

Just For Kids For Teachers Every year the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site hosts an oratorical contest. Students of all ages are invited to participate. Students memorize a portion of one of...read more

Planning Your Visit Welcome The historic home is set high atop a hill. There are approximately 85 steps between the Visitor Center and the house.  There is a ramp that is accessible from...read more

In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons April 15 through October 15: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October 16 through April 14: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. During these times the visitor...read more

Visitor Services Visitor Center The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Visitor Center is open daily except January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25. Hours of operation are: October 16 through April 14...read more

Activities & Programs A visit to the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is a great way to experience history and nature.  Visitors may spend as much or as little time as they...read more

Things To Do Guided Tours Visitors may not enter the Douglass house without a Ranger. Ranger-led tours of the home are available daily at 9:00, 12:15, 1:45, 3:00, and 3:30. Tour tickets are...read more

History History & Culture The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the home and legacy of Frederick Douglass, a runaway slave, abolitionist, civil rights advocate, author and statesmen.People Frederick Douglass was born...read more