What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 1411 W St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

In-Person Event | Saturday July 5, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST Frederick Douglass’s speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” continues to challenge and resonate with audiences, considering the meaning of “liberty and justice for all”. This year, celebrate American Independence with us on July 5 at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. […]

2025 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest

Frederick Douglass NHS Visitor Center 1411 W Street, S.E., Washington, DC, United States

In-Person Event | November 18-22, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EST It's that time of year again—announcing the 2025 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest!!! If you know a student aged 6-18 years old, let them know that they can be like Frederick Douglass, become an orator and recite one of his famous speeches, and test their public […]