News Release
News Release Date: October 14, 2026
Contact:
NCR Communications
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service, in cooperation with the National Park Foundation and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, will reopen the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site to the public on Nov. 7 following a major rehabilitation of the historic home, expansion of the exhibit space and addition of a visitor center.
NPS will host a special Open House on Nov. 7 for visitors to tour the rehabilitated home, explore new interpretive exhibits and learn about the life, work and legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. No reservations are necessary to attend the Open House.
Regular operating hours will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and will run Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard tours will be offered at 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., with reservations available for up to 15 tickets per transaction. Group tours will be offered at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., with reservations of up to 60 tickets per transaction.
Advance tickets for regular tours beginning Nov. 10 are now available through Recreation.gov, or by calling 877-444-6777. Walk-in visitors are welcome, subject to tour availability. Tickets are free; however, a $1 service fee is applied to each ticket. School groups are subject to a flat fee of $10 per group.
The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site preserves the Washington home and office of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian, scholar and educator who founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Woodson purchased the property at 1538 Ninth Street, NW in 1922 and lived and worked there until his death in 1950. The property also served as the headquarters of ASALH and Associated Publishers, Inc.
The rehabilitation builds on years of preservation work, including structural repairs and restoration of historic architectural elements and original features. The completed project also includes new interpretive exhibits and visitor improvements that help share Woodson’s life, work and legacy.
For more information, visit nps.gov/cawo or Recreation.gov.
About the National Park Service. Established in 1916, the National Park Service preserves America’s most treasured natural and cultural places for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of current and future generations. Learn more at nps.gov.
About the National Park Foundation. The National Park Foundation is the nation’s most trusted way for people to support America’s national parks. We work with the National Park Service and partners across the country to fund priority projects that keep parks strong, relevant, and accessible. This work helps ensure parks continue to inspire pride across the country and offer experiences that create meaningful connection. In 2025, NPF funded $100 million in on-the-ground priority projects nationwide, made possible through the generosity of donors, to advance critical work, including infrastructure, restoration, education, and access, ensuring parks continue to endure for generations to come. Learn more at nationalparks.org.
About the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Founded in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and a small group of colleagues, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has spent more than a century preserving, interpreting, and advancing the study of Black life, history, and culture. Dr. Woodson, often called the “Father of Black History,” understood that Black history is American history. In 1926, he launched Negro History Week, laying the foundation for what would eventually become Black History Month. Today, ASALH carries forward his belief that preserving Black history requires people willing to research it, protect it, teach it, and pass it on. Learn more at asalh.org.
Last updated: October 21, 2026