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Special Event

Event

What to the Slave is the 4th of July?

Anacostia Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

All events will be held at Anacostia Park next to the Skating Pavilion.

Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, July 4, 2022

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Guided Tour
Living History
Performance
Talk
Walk

Description

Join the National Park Service for a re-enactment of Frederick Douglass' famous 4th of July Speech by actor, Nathan Richardson, followed by other activities.  All events will be held at Anacostia Park (1500 Anacostia Drive, S.E. next to the Skating Pavilion)

11:00 am     Performance of 4th of July Speech

12:15 pm     Take a walk with Frederick Douglass

12-2:00 pm  Hands-on activities and public reading of the full speech

 

*The Frederick Douglass NHS remains closed to the public. 

Reservation or Registration: No

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