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Mar 2, 2024 · Visit the home of Frederick Douglass, a former slave and abolitionist leader, in Anacostia, Washington, DC. Learn about his life, legacy, and collections at this historic site.
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Established in 1988 as a National Historic Site, the site preserves the home and estate of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African Americans of the 19th century. Douglass lived in this house, which he named Cedar Hill, from 1877–1878 until his death in 1895.
- 9 acres (3.6 ha)
- Washington, D.C.
- February 12, 1988
- Washington, D.C., U.S.
Learn about the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass, the most important leader of the 19th century civil rights movement in the U.S. Explore his journey from slavery to freedom, his role in the abolitionist movement, the Civil War, and Reconstruction, and his legacy as a writer and orator.
Visit the last home of Frederick Douglass, a leading African American abolitionist and orator in the 19th century. Learn about his life and legacy through tours and exhibits at this historic site.
Visit the last home of Frederick Douglass, a Civil War advisor to President Lincoln and a fighter for equality. Learn about his life and legacy at this historic site in Washington, DC.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a leading abolitionist, suffragist, and author. Explore his biography, autobiographies, speeches, and role in the Civil War and Reconstruction.