Events
Frederick Douglass Historic Marker
The Unveiling Ceremony to Commemorate Frederick Douglass’ birth in Talbot County, MD– Lt. Governor Aruna Miller along with Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, unveiled a historic sign marker today commemorating the birthplace of Frederick Douglass in Talbot County. Elected officials and descendants of Frederick Douglass also participated in the event. See more photos of the event.
Past Events
Saturday, July 8th 2023; a community reading outdoors at the Talbot County Courthouse of Frederick Douglass’ speech
“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
“Bear Me Into Freedom” Fundraiser at the Historic Wye House – May 21, 2023
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society welcomed Celeste-Marie Bernier
back to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for a series of events in April, 2023.
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society celebrated the life and legacy of Talbot County’s most
famous native son, Frederick Douglass, on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Saturday, July 9th 2022; a community reading indoors at the Talbot County Free Library of Frederick Douglass’ speech
“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Frederick Douglass Day 2021 was held on Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Due to the Covid shut-down, the program was held online both live and pre-recorded.
Frederick Douglass Day 2020 was held Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Due to the Covid shut-down, the program was held online both live and pre-recorded.
Community Reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” – July 4, 2020
Frederick Douglass Day – September 28, 2019
Frederick Douglass Day – September 22, 2018
Community Speech Reading – July 7th, 2018
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Wreath Laying Ceremony – February 14th, 2018
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Prayer Breakfast – February 10th, 2018
Frederick Douglass Day – September 23, 2017
Frederick Douglass Day – September 24, 2016
Frederick Douglass Day – September 26, 2015
Frederick Douglass Day – September 27, 2014
Douglass Returns – the Frederick Douglass Statue Unveiling
June 16-19, 2011