Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
The preserved estate of Frederick Douglass, a leading abolitionist and advocate for justice, where he lived his last 17 years, is one of Washington's finest monuments to its great Black citizens.

Historic house and grounds, preserving the legacy of Frederick Douglass.

Why Go

📜 Explore the preserved 21-room estate of Frederick Douglass
🚶 Take a free guided tour of the historic house with a ranger
🌳 Enjoy incredible views of downtown Washington, D.C. from Cedar Hill
📚 Learn about Douglass's life, speeches, and fight for justice

Why Avoid

🚫 House tours require reservations due to limited space
🚶‍♀️ 85-step climb to the house (ramp available)

Tips

🗓️ Check seasonal hours and holiday closures before visiting
💧 Bring water in summer due to high humidity

Cost

💰 Free entrance year-round, no pass required.

Hours

🕒 Open Tuesday-Saturday, hours vary by season (9:00 AM–4:30 PM in Fall/Winter, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Spring/Summer).

🅿️ Parking

Free parking available on site near the visitor center.

🚻 Toilets

Accessible restrooms available in the visitor center.

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible visitor center and ramp to the house. Wheelchairs available.

Last updated 28 days ago

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