Last updated: April 10, 2021
Thing to Do
Frederick Douglass NHS Visitor Center
NPS
The Visitor Center at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is a single-level building at street level. Outside of the Visitor Center is a parking lot for vehicles as well as a ramp for those who are handicapped and steps that lead up the hill to the historic home. Inside of the Visitor Center you will find an information desk where a ranger or volunteer is stationed, exhibits, artifacts, a kiosk with information and activities, the site bookstore, restrooms, a water fountain, and an auditorium with seating where a 19-minute film "Fighter for Freedom: The Frederick Douglass Story" is shown.
Details
Duration
5-60 Minutes
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Inside of the Visitor Center you will find an information desk where a ranger or volunteer is stationed, exhibits, artifacts, a kiosk with information and activities, the site bookstore, restrooms, a water fountain, and an auditorium with seating where a 19-minute film "Fighter for Freedom: The Frederick Douglass Story" is shown.
Age(s)
5-99
All ages, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian
Pets Allowed
No
Service animals are allowed
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Visitor Center
1411 W Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
Located at the bottom of the hill where the parking lot is
Washington, D.C. 20020
Located at the bottom of the hill where the parking lot is
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The Visitor Center at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is open everyday:
April 1 through October 31 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
November 1 through March 31 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
April 1 through October 31 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
November 1 through March 31 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Accessibility Information
Service animals are allowed
A wheelchair is available for visitors to borrow while at the site and can be requested at the visitor center.
Parking Lot: There are two designated accessible spaces near the visitor center entrance. The parking lot is paved.
Visitor Center: The visitor center is a single-level building at street level. Doors at the entrance and restrooms can only be opened manually.
A wheelchair is available for visitors to borrow while at the site and can be requested at the visitor center.
Parking Lot: There are two designated accessible spaces near the visitor center entrance. The parking lot is paved.
Visitor Center: The visitor center is a single-level building at street level. Doors at the entrance and restrooms can only be opened manually.