Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site


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 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).

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

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

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

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.

Handicapped Accessibility at the back of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS

The backs of the three restored homes that make up the Woodson Home NHS with accessibility

Handicapped Accessibility (ramp, parking space) at the back of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS.

Hallway and staircases on second level

The second level in a historic home with wooden floorboards, steps, railings, light fixtures, window

The second floor of the Woodson Home with restored original floorboards, steps, and railings.

Typewriter

Old-fashioned type writers sits on top of a desk with other office supplies

An old-fashioned typewriter sits on top of a desk along with other office supplies in the reception area and office space of Dr. Woodson's office-home.

Carter G. Woodson Home exterior

A red brick townhouse

Carter G. Woodson Home