Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
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Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Places of Interest Related to Carter G. Woodson
- Nearby city
- Washington, DC
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About 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.
Weather Information
- Spring
40°F – 70°F
- Summer
70°F – 90°F
- Fall
40°F – 70°F
- Winter
30°F – 50°F
There is occasional snow. Rain is common. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.
Operating Hours
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is temporarily closed for construction.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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Planning Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site has Recreation.gov reservations including Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Tours. Confirm current rules on Recreation.gov and the Permits tab before travel.
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