Frederick Douglass Historic Site Tours

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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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
7.8 out of 10 with 655 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NT$1,735 and current price is NT$1,561 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide

Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$3,064 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Washington DC Monuments & History Guided E-Cart Tour

Washington DC Monuments & History Guided E-Cart Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 359 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$2,216 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC

Activity duration is 2 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$1,285 per traveler
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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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
7.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$963 per adult
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