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.
Three national parks in Washington, DC, celebrate the contributions of three of the most influential Americans of all time - Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The NPS is working to preserve their homes so they can be enjoyed today and by future generations.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson was the leading historian-scholar-activist during the Jim Crow era. Learn more about him here...
View a video featuring a ranger-led tour of the home and office of Dr. Woodson.
Learn more about Dr. Woodson's "office-home" where he institutionalized the study of African and African American History.
View a video that explains why Dr. Woodson selected February for the observance of "Negro History Week", now known as "Black History Month".
Learn about all things related to the Woodson Home, events, public programming, and more...
Explore nearby historical sites and parks in the Washington, D.C. area
Last updated: May 30, 2024
