The Frederick Douglass Bicentennial celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, c. February 1818), one of the most influential Americans in history.
Born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland, Douglass escaped bondage and became one of the foremost voices for abolition, women's suffrage, and human rights. His autobiographies, including "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," remain among the most powerful accounts of the American experience.
Our project brings together scholars, educators, community leaders, and citizens to honor Douglass's legacy through events, educational programs, publications, and community engagement. We seek to connect his historic fight for justice with contemporary struggles for equality.