The Somerville Museum hosts an annual reading of Frederick Douglass’ famous address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” delivered to an AntiSlavery Society in 1852. We are part of a number of communities across the Commonwealth that read this address together and reflect on our past and present. This year, we’re also joining forces with the organizations Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS), Racial and Social Justice Department (RSJ), and Bow Market. This program is organized, supported, and sponsored by Mass Humanities.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Frederick Douglass by reading one of his most famous speeches together. The event will be led in discussion by our Project Scholar, Steven Flythe. This event is free and all are encouraged to attend and participate. Please RSVP through this link to receive updated details and information.

Learn more about this program and past events here.