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The Buttonwoods Museum and Whittier Birthplace are partnering to present a reading of Frederick Douglass’ address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on Juneteenth.
Douglass escaped from slavery in Maryland in 1838 and became a leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York.
Organizers are also seeking volunteers interested in reading a section of the address. Those interested may email either [email protected] or [email protected]. Copies of the address will be available to all attendees, in English or Spanish.
The reading takes place Monday, June 19, at 6 p.m., at Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill. Parking is available on a designated field and attendees are advised to wear footwear suitable for walking on grass and dirt.