"I will unite with any one to do right, and with no one to do wrong!"
Walk the halls of Cedar Hill, home of the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Born into slavery, Douglass escaped to spend his life fighting for justice and equality for all people. His tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity continue to inspire and sustain people today.
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Douglass in D.C.: Talk at MLK Library
Join our curator, Ka'mal McClarin, and others for a discussion of Frederick Douglass's time in Washington. February 12, 6:30-8:30 at the MLK library.
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Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Frederick Douglass' 195th Birthday. Music, reenactors, history, kid's activities, cake, and more. Saturday, February 16th, 10-3:30. Free!
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Civil War on the Silver Screen
See what "Glory," "Gettysburg," and other movies got right and what they got wrong. Also, how Civil War combat shaped Washington, D.C.
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Tours
Tours are the only way to see inside of Frederick Douglass's home. Here is what you need to know to take a tour of Cedar Hill.
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Like us on Facebook!
Want more Douglass? Join us on Facebook! We will keep chatting about Douglass, his ideas, his house, and what it is like to work there.
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Frederick Douglass Family Foundation
Thanks to the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation and Douglass descendant Kenneth Morris for helping us celebrate our anniversary.
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Picture Yourself at Cedar Hill
Our new video short about Douglass, the power of photography, and visiting Cedar Hill.
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Trading Cards for Kids
Discover more than 500 stories about America’s journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.
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Sites of National Capital Parks-East
Check out the incredible diversity of National Capital Parks-East sites. Natural, Cultural, Historical, and Recreational, we have it all.
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Did You Know?
Two of Frederick Douglass' sons fought in the 54th Massachusetts (made famous in the movie "Glory"). Both Charles and Frederick Douglass Jr. survived the Civil War, and lived to see their father hang a picture of the 54th storming Fort Wagner in his front hallway at his Cedar Hill home in Washington, DC.