Events

On Saturday, July 3 at 10:00am, the Marion Art Center will present Reading Frederick Douglass Together, a public reading of Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in Bicentennial Park, Marion located at 1 Spring Street in Marion, MA. Bicentennial Park is located directly across the street from the MAC, at the corner of Main and Spring Streets in Marion. Guests should bring their own chairs or picnic blanket to the event and should…

Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society to walk around the Jamaica Pond. Once a district that only included the houses of Boston’s elite, the Pond later was put to industrial use as tons of ice were harvested there each winter. Learn about the movers and shakers such as Francis Parkman, Pauline Agassiz Shaw and James Michael Curley who made their homes on the Pond’s shores. Discover how the Pond was transformed from private estates and warehouses into the parkland we…

Join us for a reading of Frederick Douglass’ celebrated 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Members of the public will have the opportunity to read selections of the speech. The event is hosted by Historic Northampton, Mass Humanities, and the Office of Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, in partnership with: - Forbes Library - Racial and Social Justice Committee at Forbes Library - City of Northampton - Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership - League of…

A community read of this famous Frederick Douglass speech will take place at 2pm at the Jackson Homestead and Museum back lawn, 527 Washington Street.  Special museum hours 12-5pm with free admission.  Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the back lawn of the homestead and stay for the afternoon program and museum tour.  This event is offered free of charge to the public as part of Newton's celebration of Independence Day 2021.

Join us for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass' famed speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" — Join us for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass' famed speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" — WITH COSTUMED CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS & FACILITATED DISCUSSION Sunday, JULY 4TH • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM • THE ROBBINS HOUSEConsidered one of the most daring, eloquent speeches in the English language, Frederick Douglass’s fiery 1852 speech, “What to the…

Please join us to read and discuss “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” The life and works of Frederick Douglass continue to shape our understanding of America. A gifted orator and prescient writer, Douglass forces us to reckon with the legacy of slavery and the promises of democracy. The zoom link will be provided prior to the event. We will be one of many community gatherings across the Commonwealth reading this address together and reflecting on our…

Our 4th of July Declaration of Independence Recitation event includes live music and readings of historic speeches and documents by local politicians, activists, community organizers and neighbors.  This is a free event on the North Andover Town Common.  As of June 1, the draft program listing is shown below. Live Music – America the Beautiful State Reps Tram Nguyen and Kristina Minicucci Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Live Music – Stand Up Reading of excerpts from The Meaning…

RAIN DATE: JULY 5 (MOVED FROM JULY 3) Has our understanding of the Declaration of Independence evolved since 1776? How are its promises being fulfilled now, or not? Join the Sharon Historical Society, the Sharon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and your community in a round-robin reading of Frederick Douglass's speech, "What then, to a Slave, is the Fourth of July?" followed by a discussion with faith community and civic leaders on Douglass' resonance in national history and Sharon today.…