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Bookstore

The bookstore is located in the visitor center and is open during park hours. Books and educational products related to Frederick Douglass, African-American history, slavery, emancipation, the Underground Railroad, and more, are available for purchase.

The bookstore is managed by Eastern National, a cooperating association of the National Park Service. Some merchandise can be purchased through its online store eParks.

 

The bookstore offers a variety of merchandise about Frederick Douglass and African-American history, including special items for the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial.

NPS / P. Langley

 

Stamps are a great way to track all the special places that you visit.

NPS / N. Johnson

Passport to Your National Parks®

Cancellation stamps for the Passport to Your National Parks® program are available in the visitor center. A stamping station at the front desk features the following cancellation stamps:

• Frederick Douglass Bicentennial / 1818 - 2018 / Frederick Douglass NHS
• Frederick Douglass NHS / Washington, DC
• Underground Railroad Freedom Network / Frederick Douglass NHS

At the same stamping station, you can also find cancellation stamps for other units administered by National Capital Parks-East:

• Anacostia Park / Washington, DC
• Baltimore - Washington PKWY / Greenbelt, MD
• Capitol Hill Parks / Washington, DC
• Carter G. Woodson Home NHS / Washington, DC
• Civil War Defenses of Washington / DC, MD, VA
• Fort Circle Parks / Washington, DC
• Fort Dupont Park / Washington, DC
• Greenbelt Park / Greenbelt, MD
• Harmony Hall / Fort Washington, MD
• Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens / Washington, DC
• Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS / Washington, DC
• National Capital Parks-East / Washington, DC
• Oxon Cove Park / Oxon Hill, MD
• Suitland Parkway / Washington, DC / Suitland, MD

 

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  Every Month Is Black History Month

  History & Culture

  Any time is a great time to learn about Frederick Douglass's incredible life, his home, and his vision.

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  Management

  Find policy documents and other important information about park management.

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  Suggested Reading

  This list of works by and about Frederick Douglass will help you brush up on your knowledge.