Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
District of Columbia · United States
we will drive past the Carter G. Woodson House, the home of the “Father of Black History.” Woodson was a prominent African American historian and scholar who is credited with creating Black History Month.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Welcome to Washington, D.C., and to a profoundly important stop on any exploration of the nation's heritage. You have arrived at the Carter G. …
Listen in the app2The Historic Victorian Facade
Welcome to the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, an architectural and historical jewel situated at 1538 Ninth Street Northwest in the vibrant Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. …
Listen in the app3The First Floor Reception Area
Having admired the historic Victorian facade, please step through the main entrance and into the reception area on the first floor. You are now standing in what would have been the most public space in the entire home during Dr. …
Listen in the app4The Secretary's Office Space
Moving inward from the reception area, we arrive at the Secretary's office space. This area served as the administrative nerve center of the house. …
Listen in the app5The Packing and Shipping Room
We now step into what is arguably one of the most important and historically resonant spaces in the entire home: the packing and shipping room. While it may lack the formal elegance of a curated library or a polished reception…
Listen in the app6The Publications Studio and Associated Publishers
Ascending to the second floor, we enter the space dedicated to Dr. Woodson's groundbreaking publishing endeavors. …
Listen in the app7Dr. Woodson's Library and Mentorship Hub
Continuing our exploration of the home's intellectual heart, we step into the area that served as Dr. Woodson's library and a vital space for scholarly mentorship. …
Listen in the app8Dr. Woodson's Private Quarters
We now ascend to the third floor of the Victorian rowhouse, transitioning from the bustling public and operational spaces of the Association to the deeply personal realm of Dr. Carter G. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our tour and prepare to exit the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, let us gather our thoughts and reflect on the immense, world-changing legacy that was forged within these brick walls. …
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What is Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site?
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is a place in District of Columbia · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | District of Columbia · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.9109, -77.0243 |
| Last updated |
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