Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

This is the official Facebook page of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service.

Honoring the most famous African-American, this National Historic Site consists of Douglass’ home and a visitor center and is dedicated to preserving his legacy of work on behalf of African Americans.

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves and interprets Cedar Hill, where Frederick Douglass lived from 1877 ...until his death in 1895. Born into slavery, Douglass escaped to spend his life fighting for justice and equality for all people. His tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity continue to inspire and sustain people today. See More

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass purchased this 21-room home, making him the first African-American to buy a home in an area then restricted to whites. Known as Cedar Hill, the home became the nation's first Black National Historic Site. The original furnishings are in large part the ones Douglass himself owned. They include the 1200-volume library of this self-taught man. Also on display are...

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site