Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site — Ninth Street Nw
Washington, DC Hours and Location
Category: National Parks
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Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Hours
Other Nearby Locations:
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site: Washington (Vermont Avenue Nw) — 0.6 miles
- Ford's Theatre: Washington (10th Street Nw) — 0.7 miles
- African American Civil War Memorial: Washington (Vermont Avenue Northwest) — 1.0 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Costco: Washington — 3.7 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Falls Church, VA — 7.5 miles
- Sam's Club: Laurel, MD — 17.8 miles
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1538 Ninth Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001Driving Directions
Phone: (202)426-5961(202)426-5961 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site: Washington (Vermont Avenue Nw) — 0.6 miles
- Ford's Theatre: Washington (10th Street Nw) — 0.7 miles
- African American Civil War Memorial: Washington (Vermont Avenue Northwest) — 1.0 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Costco: Washington — 3.7 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Falls Church, VA — 7.5 miles
- Sam's Club: Laurel, MD — 17.8 miles
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National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park Hours
The Carter G. Woodson Home is open for tours on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday:Open 24 hours
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - No Fee Required
No Fee Required
Entrance Passes:
- $0.00 - No Pass Required
No Pass Required
About
Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Father of African American History
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.
Directions
From The National Mall travel east onto Constitution Avenue NW, until you come to 12th Street (which is a one-way street). Make a left turn onto 12th Street. Continue traveling north on 12th Street NW, until you come to Rhode Island Avenue. Make a right turn onto Rhode Island Avenue. Keep straight on Rhode Island Avenue, until you come to 9th Street. Make a right turn onto 9th Street. Keep straight and 1538 9th Street will be the third house on the right (the red brick one).
Weather
Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 90 F. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Fall: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.
Permits and Reservations Information
As of: 4:40 pm (EDT) Fri May 3, 2024. [Change]