Frederick Douglass

The purpose of this site is to inform you of all the wonderful things, history, and sights going on at the Frederick Douglass National Historic, 1411 W Street SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 1818. In 1872, Douglass and wife Anna move to Washington, DC: buy a house 316 A Street NE: in 1877 they break "whites only" covenant by purchasing Cedar Hill; serves as U.S. Marshalof the District of Columbia from 1877 until 1881.

On February 20, 1895, Douglass dies at his Cedar Hill home.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

The 3rd Annual Frederick Douglass Family Fun Festival


The 3rd Annual Frederick Douglass Family Fun Festival Sunday, August 1st, 1pm-4pm

Free...Activities include Live Music, Re-enactments, Historic House Tours, Ice Cream Churning, Junior Ranger Activities, Arts & Craft.

Location: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 1411 W Street SE Washington, DC 20020

Info: 202-426-5961
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