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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

April 16 through October 15: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

October 16 through April 15: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

During these times the visitor is welcome to tour the home*, visit the grounds of the site and explore all the offerings in the park visitor center. Remember to make reservations to tour the home.

The site is closed on January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25.

*Visitors may not enter the home unless they are part of a ranger-led tour.  Click here to learn more about our tours.

James Monroe, 5th President: 1817-1825  

Did You Know?
On May 11, 1819, President James Monroe traveled from Savannah to Tybee on the steamboat, Savannah, which later became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.

Last Updated: July 22, 2008 at 10:20 EST