National Home for Destitute Colored Women and Children
National Home for Destitute Colored Women and Children, Women's shelter and orphanage in Washington, D.C., United States
The brick building at 733 Euclid Street NW housed both women and children in need, providing shelter, education, and support services to the community.
Founded in 1863 during the Civil War, the institution supported formerly enslaved women and children who sought refuge in Washington from harsh conditions.
Elizabeth Keckly and Frederick Douglass were among the notable figures who established this institution to assist African American families during post-Civil War reconstruction.
The building maintained its social welfare mission until 1971, operating as the sole private orphanage for Black children in Washington during the 1950s.
The property gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022, preserving its legacy of providing care to marginalized communities.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1879
Address: 733 Euclid Street NW
GPS coordinates: 38.92417,-77.02361
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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