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Celebration - Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration

Sponsoring Organization

1900 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington , DC, 20020

Phone: 202-690-5185

Location

Frederick Douglass NHS
1411 W St SE
Washington, DC, 20020

Phone: 426-5960
See map: Google Maps
February 11, 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

This year’s theme is abolition--then and now.

The U.S. Ambassador to Combat Trafficking, Luis CdeBaca will deliver the keynote address.   Dr. Edna Medford of Howard University will moderate a panel discussion on Douglass.  Actor Fred Morsel will take the stage as Douglass. 
The Frederick Douglass birthday celebration will be a party for all ages, with children's activities, history, live Douglass speeches, and house tours!

Come on out, have some fun, and celebrate Douglass's legacy.
 

Additional Information: 
Fee: 
Free

Contact Information

1900 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington , DC, 20020

Phone: 202-690-5185

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