• Cedar Hill

    Frederick Douglass

    National Historic Site District of Columbia

"I will unite with any one to do right, and with no one to do wrong!"

Walk the halls of Cedar Hill, home of the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Born into slavery, Douglass escaped to spend his life fighting for justice and equality for all people. His tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity continue to inspire and sustain people today. 

Features

  • Touring Cedar Hill

    Tours

    Tours are the only way to see inside of Frederick Douglass's home. Here is what you need to know to take a tour of Cedar Hill.

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  • Discussion at American University Library

    Community Discussion of Douglass's Narrative

    Join the American University Library for a community discussion of Frederick Douglass's Narrative. Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 pm.

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  • Virtual Tour

    Virtual Tour

    Explore Mr. Douglass's home with our virtual tour and online exhibit. Can't make it to the house? No worries. Check out his home from your home.

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  • Facebook

    Fred is on Facebook!

    Want more Douglass? Join us on Facebook! We will keep chatting about Douglass, his ideas, his house, and what it is like to work there.

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  • Picture Yourself at Cedar Hill

    Picture Yourself at Cedar Hill

    Our new video short about Douglass, the power of photography, and visiting Cedar Hill.

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  • Douglass Family Foundation

    Frederick Douglass Family Foundation

    Thanks to the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation and Douglass descendant Kenneth Morris for helping us celebrate our anniversary.

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  • Trading Card Collage

    Trading Cards for Kids

    Discover more than 500 stories about America’s journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.

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  • Bethune

    Sites of National Capital Parks-East

    Check out the incredible diversity of National Capital Parks-East sites. Natural, Cultural, Historical, and Recreational, we have it all.

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Did You Know?

54th Mass

Two of Frederick Douglass' sons fought in the 54th Massachusetts (made famous in the movie "Glory").  Both Charles and Frederick Douglass Jr. survived the Civil War, and lived to see their father hang a picture of the 54th storming Fort Wagner in his front hallway at his Cedar Hill home in Washington, DC.