Description:
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous 19th century African American. His life was a testament to the courage and persistence that serves as an inspiration to those who struggle in the cause of liberty and justice. Visitors to the site learn about his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for rights for all oppressed people.
Important Information:
Operational Hours: Open 7 days per week. From April 15 to October 15, open 9:00 to 5:00 and from October 16 to April 14. open 9:00 to 4:00. Closed on Thanksgiving, December 25th, and January 1st.
Reservations for group tours are required. A group is defined as more than 10 people.
All visitors must pick up tour tickets in the visitor center prior to a tour.
Tour time is the start time of the tour. Visitors are advised to arrive at least 20 minutes early for introduction and bathroom stops before a tour begins.
Tours start promptly at the specified tour time at the front door of the Douglass Home.
No one may join the tour after it has entered the Douglass Home.
The tour is 30 minutes.
Group tours are limited to 60 people, divided into 4 groups of 15 onsite. Each group of 15 will receive a 30-minute tour
Total expected length of visit (for a group of 45 to 60) is 2 hours.
Group will receive tour tickets and an introduction on the bus by a park ranger before disembarking.
Large bags (backpacks, tote bags, etc.) and strollers are not allowed in the historic home.
Important Notice for School Groups Visiting the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
Educational institutions qualify for special reservation pricing for group tours at Frederick Douglass NHS. School groups MUST book reservations through the NRRS Group Sales Department to receive this pricing. Do NOT book school tours on-line as the special pricing is NOT available through www.RECREATION.gov. Call Group Sales at 877-559-6777. Hours - Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM -5:00 PM eastern time. Sincerely, NRRS Group Sales.
Getting There:
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W Street, SE
Washington DC 20020
From the Mall Area in downtown Washington, DC: Travel South on 9th Street NW to I-395 North. Follow Exit for I-295 to Exit for Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. Follow Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. Contineu on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue for a few blocks and turn left onto W Street SE. Proceed three blocks to the Visitor Center parking lot on the right.
From I-495/95 Washington Beltway: Take Exit 3 North onto Indian Head Highway (MD-210), which becomes South Capitol Street. Bear right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Turn right on W Street SE and proceed three blocks to the Visitor Center parking lot on the right.
Metro (Public Transportation System): From the Anacostia Metro Subway / Elevated Train Station (Green Line) take the Mount Rainier B-2 Bus to the Douglass Home.
Map Driving Route
