Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

National Park Service, District of Columbia.

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.

Activities and Experiences

  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Tours

Directions

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).

Additional Information

  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Map
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • TypewriterAn old-fashioned typewriter sits on top of a desk along with other office supplies in the reception area and office space of Dr. Woodson's office-home.
  • Hallway and staircases on second levelThe second floor of the Woodson Home with restored original floorboards, steps, and railings.
  • Handicapped Accessibility at the back of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHSHandicapped Accessibility (ramp, parking space) at the back of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS.
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic SiteThe view from across the street of the facades of the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
  • Carter G. Woodson Home NHSWoodson Home Facade
  • Carter G. Woodson Home NHSEntrance to Woodson Home

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