Located in DC.
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…
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TrailVerse lists 3 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Tours and Group Tour of the Carter G. Woodson Home. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.