Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site • District of Columbia

The restored facades of three historic Victorian row-homes on an urban street in Washington, DC

The backs of the three restored homes that make up the Woodson Home NHS with accessibility

The second level in a historic home with wooden floorboards, steps, railings, light fixtures, window

Old-fashioned type writers sits on top of a desk with other office supplies

A red brick townhouse

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.

The view from across the street of the facades of the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.
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Handicapped Accessibility (ramp, parking space) at the back of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS.
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The second floor of the Woodson Home with restored original floorboards, steps, and railings.
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An 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.
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Carter G. Woodson Home
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Virtual Tour of the Woodson Home

Virtual Tour of the Woodson Home

View a video featuring a ranger-led tour of the "office-home" of Dr. Woodson.

A portrait of Dr. Woodson from 1925

"The High Priest of Negro History"

Dr. Carter G. Woodson was the leading historian-scholar-activist during the Jim Crow era. Learn more about him here.

Learn About the National Historic Site

If These Walls Could Talk

Learn more about Dr. Woodson's "office-home" where he institutionalized the study of African and African American History.

Image of an old flyer about Negro History Week depicting three figures.

View a video that explains why Dr. Woodson selected February for the observance of "Negro History Week," now known as "Black History Month".

History & Culture

History & Culture

The Woodson Home NHS interprets the life and legacy of Dr. Woodson, ASALH, and the early Black History Movement.

Park partners gathered out front of the historic site.

Learn about all things related to the Woodson Home, events, public programming, and more.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

National Capital Parks — East
Attn: Carter G. Woodson Home NHS
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

771-208-1499

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