Frederick Douglass, the internationally acclaimed abolitionist, orator and
statesman who made his home in Washington, DC's Ward 8 for almost two
statesman who made his home in Washington, DC's Ward 8 for almost two
decades, will be the center piece of this year's Black History Month
celebrations on February 3-5 at Southeast Washington's Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus (THEARC), 1901 Mississippi Ave.,
SE, Washington, DC.
ASK FREDERICK DOUGLASS A QUESTION!
"Living History with Frederick Douglass" features a life-like, 6-foot-tall
animatron of one of the most prominent figures in African-American and
United States history set in an exact replica of Douglass' study in his Anacostia home ("Cedar Hill"). With coordinated body movements and gestures Douglass is programmed to answer more than 55 questions from
audiences and can recite more than two hours of excerpts from his famous speeches were recored in varying lengths.
"The animatron offers an interactive, educational and cultural experience that helps preserve the legacy of Frederick Douglass and his impact on the United States and here in southeast DC,"
said Edmund Fleet, executive director of THEARC. "We are proud to share it with our neighbors year-round but particularly during Black History Month."
COME JOIN US AND SEE HISTORY COME TO LIFE!
All programs will take place in THEARC Theatre. The events are open to the public. For additional information please email info@thearcdc.org or call 202-4-THEARC or 202-484-3282.
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