Frederick Douglass Bicentennial

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"The Lion of Anacostia"

Celebrate 200 Years of the Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass

February 2018 made 200 years since the birth of Frederick Douglass. Born enslaved, he sought freedom and against all odds, rose to a life of honor by becoming a statesman, journalist, activist, hero and so much more.
Join the National Park Service on a yearlong commemoration as we honor Douglass's life, his connection to the community and his commitment to social justice during the bicentennial year of his birth.

 

Bicentennial Guide

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  200 Years Tell a Story

  Learn the History of Frederick Douglass

  Frederick Douglass was a runaway slave, abolitionist, equal rights advocate, statesman and more.

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  Year of the Anacostia

  "The Lion of Anacostia"

  Celebrate the Anacostia River and its surroundings, including the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site during the Year of the Anacostia

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  Education is Emancipation!

  Educational Initiatives

  Our site offers free educational products and initiatives. Continue Douglass's legacy by using education as a guiding principle.

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  February 17 & 18, 2018

  Bicentennial Commemorative Weekend

  See how we launched our yearlong celebration for the bicentennial year of Douglass's birth.

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  We can't do it alone

  Get Involved!

  Celebrate the bicentennial and support the park with your time and service.

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  Bicentennial Events

  Community Day

  Come together to celebrate the bicentennial of your neighborhood national historic site!

 

Bicentennial Blog

Every object tells a story and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. has more Douglass-related items than any other place in the world. Learn about Douglass's life through the objects and documents that help us tell his story.

 

Display of some of the merchandise on sale.

Bicentennial Merchandise

Stop by the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site for exclusive bicentennial merchandise from our partner Eastern National.
Earn a limited edition Junior Ranger badge and get your bicentennial passport stamp!

 

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