The restored facades of three historic Victorian row-homes on an urban street in Washington, DC
The view from across the street of the facades of the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site. NPS

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

National Historic Site · District of Columbia · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
771-208-1499
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · African American Heritage · Schools and Education · Social Movements · Civil Rights · Urban America · Women's History

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • The backs of the three restored homes that make up the Woodson Home NHS with accessibility
    NPS
  • The second level in a historic home with wooden floorboards, steps, railings, light fixtures, window
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  • Old-fashioned type writers sits on top of a desk with other office supplies
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  • A red brick townhouse
    NPS / Tim Ervin

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12