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bThe Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is the 389th unit of the National Park Service. Acquired in 2005, the site is temporarily closed due to a full renovation project. Please continue to visit the website for future updates.

 
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...

A black-and-white portrait of Carter G. Woodson
Basic Information

Learn more about operating hours and seasons, current conditions, and more.

A blue wheelchair-accessible logo painted onto the pavement in front of a historic house
Accessibility

We strive to make the site accessible for everybody.

Last updated: March 7, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

National Capital Parks-East
1900 Anacostia Drive SE

Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

(202) 690-5185
The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is a part of the portfolio of parkland and historic sites of National Capital Parks-East.

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