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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is a sightseeing stop in Washington, DC, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: free.
1411 W St SE · Washington, DC
Why you should go…
Cedar Hill is the house where Frederick Douglass lived from 1877 until his death in 1895, restored to its 1895 appearance and furnished with objects that belonged to him and his household. You can only go inside on a ranger-guided tour of the upper and lower floors, so reserve ahead. The visitor center has exhibits and a film, and the grounds are open to walk. From the hilltop you look across to the U.S. Capitol and the Washington skyline.
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