Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: District of Columbia
📘 Park Overview
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
Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 90 F. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Fall: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.
🚗 Directions
From The National Mall travel east onto Constitution Avenue NW, until you come to 12th Street (which is a one-way street). Make a left turn onto 12th Street. Continue traveling north on 12th Street NW, until you come to Rhode Island Avenue. Make a right turn onto Rhode Island Avenue. Keep straight on Rhode Island Avenue, until you come to 9th Street. Make a right turn onto 9th Street. Keep straight and 1538 9th Street will be the third house on the right (the red brick one).
Images
The view from across the street of the facades of the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.
Credit: NPS
Handicapped Accessibility (ramp, parking space) at the back of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS.
Credit: NPS
The second floor of the Woodson Home with restored original floorboards, steps, and railings.
Credit: NPS
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.
Credit: NPS
Carter G. Woodson Home
Credit: NPS / Tim Ervin
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Jul 21
Patchy rain nearby
High: 95.2°F | Low: 74.4°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 9.6 mph
Rain Chance: 62%
UV Index: 9.1
Sunrise: 05:59 AM
Sunset: 08:29 PM
Moon: First Quarter (53%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 75.8°F
Cloud Cover: 62%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Jul 22
Partly Cloudy
High: 87.8°F | Low: 70.2°F
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 57%
UV Index: 8.5
Sunrise: 06:00 AM
Sunset: 08:28 PM
Moon: First Quarter (64%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 71.6°F
Cloud Cover: 57%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Jul 23
Sunny
High: 83.7°F | Low: 66.4°F
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 9
Sunrise: 06:01 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (74%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 63.1°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 3:47PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jul 20, 2026 3:47pm
Expires: Jul 21, 2026 12:00am
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 10:16PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jul 20, 2026 10:16pm
Expires: Jul 21, 2026 6:30am
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Park Alerts
Park Events
“From Negro History Week to Black History Month” – 250 years of American History!
Celebrate Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Black History Month by harkening back to its origin in 1926 with Negro History Week.
When: Saturday, February 7th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library,
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Families will learn about American History more deeply by making their own posters and history kits featuring such Black Americans as Benjamin Banneker, Harriett Tubman and others. In addition to this and other hands-on activities, visitors will get to meet and get a selfie with “Dr. Carter G. Woodson” – the creator of the Negro History Week, the forerunner of Black History Month.
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Date: Feb 7, 2026 12:00am to Feb 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
“Walk with Woodson . . . in the footsteps of the Bookman”
A longstanding DC tradition held only one day during Black History Month, visitors will literally “walk” with “Dr. Woodson,” creator of Black History month, through the same neighborhoods that inspired him 100 years ago. Actor Dexter Hamlett and NPS Rangers will regal visitors with stories and first-person accounts from the nation’s capital that both Dr. Woodson and Mary McLeod Bethune called home.
When: Saturday, February 21st from 10 am to Noon
Location:
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Location: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House 1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Date: Feb 21, 2026 12:00am to Feb 21, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1538 Ninth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
🏤 Mailing Address:
National Capital Parks — East
Attn: Carter G. Woodson Home NHS
Washington, DC 20020
📞 Voice Phone: 771-208-1499
✉️ Email: cawo_visitorservices@nps.gov