Frederick Douglass Historic Site Tours and Activities

Frederick Douglass’s office. Everything in the photo is original to the house.
Frederick Douglass’s office. Everything in the photo is original to the house.
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, is located at 1411 W Street, SE, in Anacostia, a neighborhood east of the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, D.C.. Established in 1988 as a National Historic Site, the site preserves the home and estate of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African Americans of the 19th century. Douglass lived in this house, which he named Cedar Hill, from 1877 until his death in 1895. Perched high on a hilltop, the site also offers a sweeping view of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington, D.C., skyline.
Frederick Douglass and his wife bought this house in 1877. Tours are available during the day and are very worthwhile. The visitor center as well as the movie they show are dated but also worthwhile. Frederick was born a slave sometime around 1818 and would go on to become a highly respected abolitionist, newspaper owner/editor, civil rights advocate and staunch advocate for women’s rights. He would die in this home in 1895.
Frederick Douglass

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manassas Va-Dulles Airport

3 out of 5
Price was AU$2,109, price is now AU$1,969 per person
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20 Apr - 24 Apr
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8.6/10 Excellent! (940 reviews)
Friendly staff, nice breakfast (a lot choices), comfort bed and an updated bathroom.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean

Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean

3 out of 5
Price was AU$2,767, price is now AU$2,561 per person
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20 Apr - 24 Apr
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Sydney (SYD) to Washington (DCA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We had a great time at this hotel. Metro just a block away, 2 minutes drive to Tysons Corner shopping mall. The bar on the 2nd floor was great. Flemings steak house restaurant on the 1st floor was also great. Room was clean and with good space. Now, the walls must be made out of cardboard, We stayed 3 nights Fri-Sun and every single night we heard the heavy loud snoring from the guy next to our room, it was really bad to the point we had to sleep blasting white noise from our phones and we never sleep with white noise

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Dulles

Hyatt Regency Dulles

4 out of 5
Price was AU$2,340, price is now AU$2,219 per person
AU$2,219
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20 Apr - 24 Apr
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Sydney (SYD) to Washington (IAD)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,496 reviews)
Nice amenities. Enjoyed

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 156 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$96 per adult
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart or Vintage Car

Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart or Vintage Car

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$84 and current price is AU$75 per adult
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart or Vintage Car

Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart or Vintage Car

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$84 and current price is AU$75 per adult
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City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Price is AU$151 per adult
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Alexandria: Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour

Alexandria: Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$42 per adult
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Nice bridge!

Anacostia River

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Avalon Playground

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Avalon Playground

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3 out of 5
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Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt

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Reside Navy Yard, a Wyndham Residence

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Spacious 4-bedroom townhome in brilliant Washington with WiFi, AC

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Landing at Bridge District

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citizenM Washington DC Capitol

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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

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