Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C.

Name: Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Address: 1538 9th St NW, Washington D.C., 20001, United States
Telephone: (202) 673-2402

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Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

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Facts and practical information

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist. ()

Built: 1915 (109 years ago)Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°54'39"N, 77°1'27"W

Address

1538 9th St NWNorthwest Washington (Logan Circle - Shaw)Washington D.C. 20001 United States

Contact

(202) 673-2402

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Day trips

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, Bohemian Caverns, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Equestrian statue of John A. Logan.

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
0.5 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-square-foot convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the city's convention arm, Events DC.
~1590 ftW
Monuments and statues, Entertainment
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Major General John A. Logan, also known as the General John A. Logan Monument and Logan Circle Monument, is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general John A. Logan.
~1600 ftW
Museum, History museum, Victorian architecture
Old Korean Legation Museum, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Old Korean Legation Museum is a historic house museum located at 15 Logan Circle NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miN
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
0.4 miNE
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
~1860 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1990 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, National park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW.
~650 ftS
Shopping, Gothic Revival architecture, Market
O Street Market, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • O Street Market, also known as Northern Market, is a historic structure located at 1400 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miSE
Church, Modernist architecture
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. is a congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church, a Protestant Christian denomination catering to LGBT people, located in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Logan Circle, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), O Street Market, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Shaw, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (6 min walk)
Mount Vernon Square • Lines: Gr, Yl (10 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (31 min walk)
BoltBus (32 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (33 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (34 min walk)