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National Historic Site · District of Columbia

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

National Historic Site in District of Columbia. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Historic Site
StateDistrict of Columbia
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (76 mi)
Closest airportDCA (4 mi)
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. Photo: NPS

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in District of Columbia.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Places of Interest Related to Carter G. Woodson (1 to 4 Hours): After you visit the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, check out these nearby places.
  • Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East (30 to 90 Minutes): Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks, East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!
  • Become a Woodson Home Junior Ranger (30 to 90 Minutes): Complete our Junior Ranger Book for the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS and mail or email it to us and a ranger will mail back your signed certificate and Junior Ranger badge.
  • Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps (5 to 10 Minutes): Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.
  • Peer Into the Past at the Carter G. Woodson Home (30 to 90 Minutes): The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is one of the newest units of the National Park Service. Acquired in 2005, the historic home was restored and opened to the public in 2017, and the restoration of the remaining structures is expected to be complete in 2022.
  • Carter G. Woodson Home NHS Bookstore (3 to 30 Minutes): Visitors can visit the site bookstore to purchase merchandise at the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site's Visitor Center.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Closed. Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is temporarily closed for construction.

Getting there

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).

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington, DC No road route 4 Large hub
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Dulles, VA No road route 23 Large hub
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD No road route 26 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 76 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site?

No entrance fee.

Where is Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site?

In District of Columbia. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 4 miles away.

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