A series of events celebrating the lasting impact of Frederick Douglass and his family will be held in Boston, Lynn, and New Bedford, three Mass., cities where the renowned abolitionist lived and worked. #DouglassWeek 2025 will feature exhibits, conversations with Douglass descendants, activists, educators, and scholars, musical performances featuring Broadway artists, and guided tours of historic sites; and virtual events.
New Bedford
Mass Humanities, the New Bedford Historical Society, & #DouglassWeek Present: In the Footsteps of Frederick Douglass: A Day in New Bedford (FREE EVENT), Thurs., 10/2.
A complete list of sites is found here: https://douglassweek.org/october2. Registration is required. Travel with the group or join the tour at the New Bedford Historical Society, 21 7th Street #3 New Bedford, MA 02740.
About: Explore New Bedford, where Frederick Douglass lived for five years, raised his young family, and earned his first wages as a free man. This day-long guided tour includes the Nathan and Polly Johnson House, Abolition Row, murals, museums, and more, with lunch featuring a talk by historian Tim Walker.
More information and event updates can be found at www.douglassweek.org/events2025
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