A visit to the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is a great way to experience history and nature. Visitors may spend as much or as little time as they like at the Site. We recommend that you plan on spending at least an hour to include both the film and a tour on your visit.
All visits to the site start at the Visitor Center, located at the bottom of the hill, near the parking lot. At the Visitor Center, you may:
- Pick up tickets for a tour (be sure to to guarantee a spot)
- View the 17-minute film Fighter for Freedom
- Explore exhibits on Frederick Douglass
- Browse the bookstore
- Pick up maps and brochures to help you explore the site, including a self-guided grounds tour map
In addition to the historic home, there is a beautiful view of Washington, DC from the site. Take a moment while climbing the 85 steps to the front door to enjoy the sight of the US Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and the US Air Force Memorial off in the distance. Birds sing and squirrels frolic in the trees around the property. Visitors are welcome to bring picnic lunches, but please do not eat in any of the buildings, and be sure to clean up after yourself.
