Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration

This year marks the 206^th 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.  

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

THEARC (1801 Mississippi Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020)

Schedule

Event Type

• Children’s Program
• Living History
• Performance
• Talk