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Learn About the Founding Father Dr. Woodson
About the Site

Discover the history of Carter G. Woodson and his contribution to Black History

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If These Walls Could Talk

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

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...

Last updated: December 23, 2024

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

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771-208-1499

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