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Dr. Woodson established Negro History Week here in 1926, which we celebrate today as Black History Month.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/cawo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=38.911&b_tl_lng=-77.0245&b_br_lat=38.9108&b_br_lng=-77.0241","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Carter%20G.%20Woodson%20Home%20National%20Historic%20Site","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/cawo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/93C3FA3C-028F-9E45-D5C31B4A283F60AC.jpg","title":"Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site","alt":"The restored facades of three historic Victorian row-homes on an urban street in Washington, DC","caption":"The view from across the street of the facades of the Carter G. 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The site is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on those days from October 1 through March 31, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April 1 through September 30.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 4:30PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"9:00AM - 4:30PM","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"9:00AM - 4:30PM","friday":"9:00AM - 4:30PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 4:30PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"From The National Mall travel east onto Constitution Avenue NW, until you come to 12th Street (which is a one-way street). Make a left turn onto 12th Street. Continue traveling north on 12th Street NW, until you come to Rhode Island Avenue. Make a right turn onto Rhode Island Avenue. Keep straight on Rhode Island Avenue, until you come to 9th Street. Make a right turn onto 9th Street. Keep straight and 1538 9th Street will be the third house on the right (the red brick one).","weatherInfo":"Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 90 F. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Fall: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.","contacts":{"phone":"771-208-1499","email":"cawo_visitorservices@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Carter G. Woodson Home NHS Visitor Center","description":"The Visitor Center of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS is located two doors down from the historic home. Inside of the Visitor Center you will find staff who can facilitate your visit, a bookstore run by America's National Parks, elevator, wheelchair lift, handicap accessible restroom, exhibits and historic objects, as well as a 10-minute close-captioned film on the life and legacy of Dr. Carter G. 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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.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-24 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-A9273E51-EF17-43C2-92A2-4DF03476AFB9"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/carter-g-woodson-home-national-historic-site/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/carter-g-woodson-home-national-historic-site.geojson"}