Reading Frederick Douglass
Date and Time
Sunday Jul 5, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Location
Rokeby Museum Education Center
4334 Route 7
Ferrisburgh, Vermont 05456
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public from 1-3 for the event
Admission to the Museum and historic house follows Rokeby's regular fee structure
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Contact Information
Faith Revell
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Description
174 years ago, Frederick Douglass delivered his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the 4th of July?" in Rochester, New York. Today, this striking oration remains one of the greatest indictments of American slavery.
Join Rokeby Museum on July 5th from 1 to 3 pm for a free community reading celebrating Douglass’ momentous speech led by esteemed singer and actor, writer and teacher, Dr. François Clemmons.
