Frederick Douglass National Historic Site honors the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, one of the United States' most prominent African American citizens throughout the 19th century.

The site, which is located within Southeast D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood, preserves Douglass' former Cedar Hill estate, where he lived from 1877 to 1895. The 20-room Victorian-style home served as a lookout point after Douglass' 1876 appointment as District of Columbia marshal and was host to many lavish high society parties throughout the remainder of Douglass' life. Since 1962, the house has been overseen by the National Park Service, open to the public as a living history museum facility offering daily half-hour guided tours. An interpretive center also offers exhibits on Douglass' life and career.

1411 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020, Phone: 202-426-5961

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