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Free Event: What to the Slave is the 4th of July?
July 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
What to the Slave is the 4th of July?
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
For more information: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7B436D26-A793-BAF3-11C0CD5B84729A54