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
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Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Nov 4
Sunny
High: 65.1°F | Low: 44.6°F
Humidity: 38%
Wind: 11 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:39 AM
Sunset: 05:04 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 42.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Nov 5
Sunny
High: 67.1°F | Low: 46°F
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 14.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 06:40 AM
Sunset: 05:03 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 46.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Nov 6
Sunny
High: 56.1°F | Low: 47.7°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 15.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:41 AM
Sunset: 05:02 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 45.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Effective: Nov 4, 2025 7:24am
Expires: Nov 4, 2025 7:34am
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
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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