Learn & Explore Weekend: Speeches by Frederick Douglass

15 South Main Street,Chambersburg PA 17201

25 February, 2022

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Celebrate African American History is American History feat. Narrative of Life of Frederick Douglass, tour of historic sites and lunch. Friday, Feb 25 6 PM to 8 PM Delve into Great Speeches by Frederick Douglass – including The Church and Prejudice (1841), My Slave Experience in Maryland (1848), We Have Decided To Stay (1848), and John Brown )1881). FREE BOOK with Friday evening presentation! Saturday, Feb 26 - Tickets Required 10 AM to 3 PM Focus on Frederick Douglass in Chambersburg. Includes a tour of then and now sites connected to Frederick Douglass. Event includes a lunch or dinner, representing food of the mid-1800’s. Event concludes with a visit to Mount Vernon Cemetery on Route 30 West. Mount Vernon is a National Park Service Network to Freedom site, where USCT are interred. LUNCH INCLUDED: Pork Loin, stuffed with herbs, seasonings and dried fruits, roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables, Ambrosia salad, and Applie PIe. The Franklin County Visitors Bureau is proud to work with its tourism partners to bring great moments in Franklin County.