Events

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Past Events

The Frederick Douglass Honor Society celebrated the life and legacy of Talbot County’s most famous native son, Frederick Douglass, on Saturday, September 22, 2023.

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