"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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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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Douglass descendant returns for 50th Anniversary
Mr. Morris returns to his great, great, great grandfathers home to celebrate its history and talk about the unfinished work of Frederick Douglass.
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Oratorical Contest
Take a shot at being Frederick Douglass. 2012 Oratorical Contest now open.
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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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Picture Yourself at Cedar Hill
Our new video short about Douglass, the power of photography, and visiting Cedar Hill.
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Washington Post film about Oratorical Winners
The Washington Post did a great, short video on the Oratorical Contest winners who performed at our Douglass birthday celebration. Check it out.
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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?
Frederick Douglass played violin.