Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EASTERN

Location: Various sites in New Bedford (see description below)

Participants:

• This event is hosted by our partners Mass Humanities with partners the New Bedford Historical Society and others. 

• The Globe Lane Initiative/#DouglassWeek team members

• Douglass family descendants

Description: Explore the place where Frederick Douglass lived for five years, where his first three children were born, and where he earned his first paid wages as a free man. This full-day experience hosted by our partners and friends at Mass Humanities will begin with a bus pick-up from Boston to New Bedford. The New Bedford Historical Society and partners will provide guided tours and experiences to the Nathan and Mary Johnson House, the first home of Anna and Frederick Douglass; Abolition Row, murals, museums, and more. Lunch will include a presentation from author and historian Tim Walker, and afternoon snacks will be provided. You are also welcome to meet us in New Bedford on your own!

See the complete list of places you will visit here.

NOTE: 

• Spaces are limited for this curated event. Registration is required (link to go live on August 25th)

• This is a walking tour; we recommend layers and comfortable shoes.

• The tour starts at New Bedford Historical Society (21 7th Street #3 New Bedford, MA 02740), feel free to join us and meet the group in New Bedford if you can’t join the bus ride

Registration: Please register using THIS link.