The Somerville Museum hosts an annual reading of Frederick Douglass's famous address, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" ---delivered to an AntiSlavery Society in 1852. We are one of several communities across the Commonwealth that read this address together and reflect on our past and present.

This year, our Project Scholar, Steven Flythe from the Department of Racial and Social Justice, will lead us in small group discussions, followed by a reading of Douglass' famous speech; all attendees are encouraged to participate by queuing up to read a section of the speech. After the reading, Steven will lead a community discussion.

Special thanks to the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS), the Department of Racial & Social Justice, and Bow Market for their support of this event. This program is supported and sponsored by Mass Humanities.

This event is free, and all are encouraged to participate. Please RSVP using this link to receive updated information. This event has a distinct starting time, so be sure to arrive on time.

Other: Refreshments will be served. Guests are also welcome and encouraged to order food and drinks from Bow Market vendors through online app.

Notes: If you require ASL or other translation services, please email info@somervillemuseum.org by Monday, June 10.

Attendance at this event acknowledges that you are willing to be included in any photographs taken and used by the collaborating organizations.