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Reading Frederick Douglass at Rokeby in Ferrisburgh
This image is said to have been a gift from Frederick Douglass to Susan B. Anthony. The image came to CCHS from Albert Cook Myers who obtained it from Anthony's niece, Miss Lucy Anthony.
July 2, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day with a reading of Frederick Douglass’ speech “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” by François Clemmons.
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