Reading Frederick Douglass Together
Wednesday, July 01
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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2026-07-01 18:30:00
2026-07-01 21:00:00
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Reading Frederick Douglass Together
Join us for a powerful community led reading of Frederick Douglass' iconic speech, What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B), Library Terrace
Reading Public Library
Community Room (A & B), Library TerraceJoin us for a powerful community led reading of Frederick Douglass' iconic speech, What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of his most famous speeches "What to the slave is the Fourth of July?" in Rochester, NY. Tonight, we will join together as a community to listen as his speech is once again presented by various Reading community members.
After the reading, please join us in the Community Rooms as we continue the conversation over food and drinks.
Copies of Douglass' speech will be distributed to all in attendance.
Want to sign up to read a section of the speech? Email Jocelyn at jgould@noblenet.org for more information!
This program is supported in part by the Friends of the Reading Public Library and Mass Humanities! Thank you for your support!
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Performances & Special Events | Local History | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Community |
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