Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Family Festival

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site honors Frederick Douglass’ life and accomplishments. Douglass freed himself from slavery and helped to free millions of others. He lived in Rochester, NY throughout the Civil War. After the war he moved to Washington, DC to serve in international affairs, in the Council of Government for the District of Columbia, and as US Marshal for the District. In 1877 he purchased his home, which he named Cedar Hill and later became the location of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. The view of the Nation’s Capital from Cedar Hill is breathtaking.