1 hour

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Barretstown and DouglassWeek | #DouglassWeek 2023
A child-friendly online virtual exhibition on the parallel themes for #DouglassWeek and for Barretstown, of inclusion, family support, kindness and humanity; including video content created at Barretstown and also by local Irish school children.

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A live-stream of the Ballymore Connect Choir performing in front of the castle at Barretstown, at our Open Day at on Sunday 16th July at 2.30pm Irish time.

1 hour
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Join members of the Douglass family, local singers, and dignitaries at the Douglass family gravesite for remarks, readings, and song as an uplifting close to #DouglassWeek.

Location: Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY

1 hour
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Join our partners from the Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery for a remembrance at the grave site. You are invited to then join the official tour at 1pm that day!

Location: Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY

1 hour
Advance registration required

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The Wild Ones Salon is a space for intersectional feminist discussions. During this salon, led by Fahmeda Naheed, participants will explore the role of family and community in activism.

Wild Ones Salon was created in 2021 by Good Day Cork & Think Speak Do Community Engagement based in Cork, Ireland.

1 hour
Starting point: Meet at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Plaza at the corner of South Avenue and Robinson Drive (in front of Highland Bowl).

About the walk:

Commemorate Frederick Douglass's enduring influence and honor the power of visual storytelling by capping off #DouglassWeek by taking inspiring photos during the walk led by local photographer Renee Veniskey. Visual opportunities will include the historic Douglass statue, the Sunken Garden, Warner Castle, the Douglass family gravesite, and nature of the park. Participants are encouraged to post their photos to Instagram using the #DouglassWeek2023 hashtag. Event organizers will choose a favorite image from those tagged.

By exploring the city's rich history and celebrating the impact of Douglass and other change makers, we aim to ignite creativity, encourage reflection, and foster a deeper understanding of their legacies.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover Rochester's heritage through the lens of Frederick Douglass and express your own creativity.

Join us for a captivating day filled with photography, community, and inspiration. Together, let's commemorate Douglass' enduring influence and honor the power of visual storytelling.

15 minutes

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Join co-founders Dr Caroline Dunham-Schroeter and Kristin M. Leary for a conversation about #DW2023 and plans and the announcement of the location for #DW2024.