Frederick Douglass Historic Marker

On February 20, 2025 there was an 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  commemorating the birthplace of Frederick Douglass in Talbot County. Elected officials and descendants of Frederick Douglass also participated in the event. Photos by David Trozzo, MDOT and others.

The marker is in Talbot County at the intersection of Rt 303 and Trappers Corner Road. 

Speakers at the unveiling:

10:00am: Dr. Schablitsky (Welcome and MC) 

10:05 am: Lt. Governor Aruna Miller

10:15am:  Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, MDOT

10:20am: Presentation of Congressional Citation for the Roadside Historical Marker Program – Alyssa Hastings, Eastern Shore Regional Director, Sen. Van Hollen, David Sloan, State Director, Sen. Alsobrooks, and Mike Detmer, Community Liaison, Rep. Andy Harris

10:25am: Talbot County Council President Charles (Chuck) Callahan

10:30am: Mayor Megan Cook, Town of Easton

10:35am: Edward “Boots” Robinson, President of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society 

10:40am: Tarence Bailey, 5x great nephew of Frederick Douglass and Founder and President of Operation Frederick Douglass on The Hill 

10:45 am: Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., Great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and President of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives