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.

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

The view from across the street of the facades of the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.

The restored facades of three historic Victorian row-homes on an urban street in Washington, DC

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

Handicapped Accessibility (ramp, parking space) 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

Hallway and staircases on second level

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

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

Typewriter

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.

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

Carter G. Woodson Home exterior

Carter G. Woodson Home

A red brick townhouse