Social Studies Field Trips
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Photograph by Larry Olsen,
courtesy of the National Park Service.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Photograph by Larry Olsen,
courtesy of the National Park Service.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site | |||
| STREET: 1411 W. St., SE | |||
| CITY: Washington | STATE: DC | ZIP: 20020 | COUNTY: D.C. |
| PHONE: 202-426-5961 | FEES: None | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 9 am - 5 pm. Tours hourly except noon. | |||
| METRO: Green line to Anacostia station. Take B-2 or B-4 bus to site. | |||
| GRADES: 4 | UNITS: MD History |
| CONTACT: Debbie | PHONE: 202-426-0880 |
| TYPE: Historic house | FEES: $3, must do a written request for a fee waiver when making reservations. |
| DAYS: M T W Th F | HOURS: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (winter), 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (summer) |
| LUNCH: None, use lawn by parking lot | |
| GROUP SIZE: 47 | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes, the first floor only. | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: About 1 hour: 17 minute film and 40 minute tour of house. | |
DESCRIPTION: The last home of 19th century abolitionist, orator, and editor. The visit includes a film on the life of Frederick Douglass and a tour of Cedar Hill. The tour begins at the visitor's center at 1411 W. St., NW. Parking is available for school buses at the visitor's center. The bookstore has books written by Douglass and books about him and other African Americans. Reservations are needed for groups of 10 or more.
Book your tour as early as possible and fax your letter requesting a fee waiver to Douglass Home, attention: Park Manager Lawrence Burgess, (fax:202-426-0880) or call 1-800-967-2283
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Last updated on Oct. 2, 1999
Maintained by Martin
M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us