Civil War Encampment & Frederick Douglass Reading
July 1
Learn about one of the most important turning points in America. We will be hosting a Civil War encampment by 5th NH Volunteers and a community reading of Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is Your Fourth of July?”
DATE: TBA
TIME: 12:00 – 3:00
About Frederick Douglass
In 1852, abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass delivered one of his most famous speeches, “What to the slave is your Fourth of July,” a blistering indictment of an American idealism that ignored and accepted the inhuman treatment of enslaved African Americans.
In collaboration with the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, a community reading of this historic protest speech will take place at this event. To volunteer to read a section of the speech, or to request additional information, send an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com.