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Special Event
Event
Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration
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Fee:
Free.Location:
THEARC (1801 Mississippi Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020)Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Time:
12:30 PM
Duration:
3 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Living History
Performance
Talk
Description
This year marks the 206th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’s birth. Join the Ranger staff at THEARC (1801 Mississippi Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020) at 12:30 pm for Pre-program activities in the lobby and at 2:00 pm for the main program.
The program, highlighting African Americans and the Arts includes:
- Special panel presentation about the upcoming Broadway musical about Frederick Douglass titled: “American Prophet.” The panel will include, Playwright/Director Charles Randolph-Wright, Dr. Celeste-Marie Bernier, and Douglass Descendent, Kenneth B. Morris, who were historical consultants during the play’s development.
- Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest winners giving their recitation of Douglass’s most famous speeches!
- Learn about the many facets of Frederick Douglass through a lively, interactive Jeopardy-style game about Douglass’s life,
- Music by Jubilee Voices of the Washington Revels
- Performance by students from the Washington Ballet School from THEARC.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
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