July 4 | What to the Slave its the 4th of July? in Anacostia Park

Join the National Park Service for a re-enactment of Frederick Douglass' famous 4th of July Speech by actor, Nathan Richardson, followed by other activities. All events will be held at Anacostia Park (1500 Anacostia Drive, S.E. next to the Skating Pavilion)

  • 11:00 am Performance of 4th of July Speech

  • 12:15 pm Take a walk with Frederick Douglass

  • 12-2:00 pm Hands-on activities and public reading of the full speech

*The Frederick Douglass NHS remains closed to the public.

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