National Parks / Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site — DC
Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of African descent. Today a National Historic Site, Dr. Woodson’s home served as the headquarters for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Dr. Woodson established Negro History Week here in 1926, which we celebrate today as Black History Month.
Current Alerts
- Park ClosureCarter G. Woodson Home NHS 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.
Source: National Park Service.