Event Details
Among
the list of prominent African American abolitionists, social reformers, and
civil rights advocates are several figures with deep Maryland roots. Join us as
we discuss the lives and accomplishments of Frederick Douglass—an accomplished
writer and diplomat in addition to his notable work as an abolitionist; Harriet
Tubman – who not only led scores of slaves to freedom using the Underground
Railroad but served as a spy and a nurse during the Civil War; and Frances Harper – a free black suffragist, poet, and committed abolitionist. Discover
the lesser known stories behind these inspirational freedom fighters and gain
an appreciation for the legacy of resistance and progressive reform they left
behind.
Event Type(s): Black History Month, Guest Presenter, Lecture
Age Group(s): Adults