Last updated: May 4, 2026
Tour the Historic House
The only way to get inside Frederick Douglass's home is to be on a guided tour. Rangers lead tours at scheduled times.
Annual Oratorical Contest
This is a competition for students to test their public speaking skills and for them to become great orators like Frederick Douglass.
Virtual Tour
Tour the inside of Frederick Douglass's house from wherever you are. Virtually walk the halls and see closeups of historic objects.
Grounds Tour of Cedar Hill
Visiting Cedar Hill is a powerful experience. Before or after your tour of the home, take a tour of the surrounding grounds with a ranger.
Become a Junior Ranger
Become a Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Junior Ranger! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates.
Anna Murray Douglass
As a young woman, Anna Murray helped Frederick Bailey escape from slavery. They adopted the name "Douglass" after marrying.
Passport Stamps
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit!
Helen Pitts Douglass
After Frederick Douglass passed away, his second wife Helen preserved Cedar Hill as a historic house museum.