Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Closed through 2026-12-14

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Grand Reopening
• Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Grand Re-opening 09:00 AM–05:00 PM

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

⚠ Park closure: Temporarily closed — will reopen November 2026

The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is temporarily closed due to a full renovation project. The Grand Reopening of the site will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Please continue to visit the website for future updates.

Getting there

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).

Weather & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Carter G. Woodson Home NHS

Facilities on the park map

1 changing table, 1 restroom, 1 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Capitol Comfort Hostel Capitol Comfort Hostel, 1610 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, United States of America
• Hyatt Hyatt, 899 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, United States of America
• DUO Housing DUO Housing, 1223 11th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, United States of America
• William Lewis House Bed & Breakfast William Lewis House Bed & Breakfast, 1309 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, United States of America

History

Opened

1890

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened