Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
1201 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202.730.0478
In Category: Nightlife & Attractions
Weekday Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00a.m.- 5:00p.m., Closed federal holidays; Researchers may use the Archives by appointment only
Discover local art and history in this landmark 1872 school building, which graduated the first high school class for African Americans in 1877. The Sumner School was named for US Senator Charles Sumner, an outspoken advocate for integration, especially in education. The Charles Sumner School is an appealing museum, which also houses the DC Public School archives. Permanent exhibits include extensive DC public school memorabilia and sculptural vignettes that capture the life and times of Frederick Douglass.
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Dining
- City Market (239 feet SW)
- Jack's Fresh (242 feet W)
- California Grill (276 feet SW)
- Muddhouse (302 feet SW)
- Subway (308 feet SW)
- Suki Asia (351 feet W)
Hotels
- Renaissance Mayflower Hotel (745 feet SW)
- The Quincy (0.26 miles SW)
- Club Quarters Washington (0.34 miles S)
- The Hay-Adams (0.39 miles S)
Shopping & Services
- Caruso Florist (211 feet W)
- Liberty Cleaners (216 feet SW)
- Bank of America (ATM only) (233 feet SW)
- City Market (239 feet SW)
- National Geographic Museum Store (265 feet S)
- The UPS Store (266 feet SW)
Parking
- Colonial Parking (273 feet NW)
- PMI Parking (311 feet SW)
- PMI Parking (322 feet E)
- PMI Parking (421 feet W)
