Thursday, October 2nd
“In the Footsteps of Frederick Douglass: A Day in New Bedford” (Bus trip and tour with & organized by our partners at Mass Humanities and the New Bedford Historical Society)
Time: Bus pick up 9:00 AM at Boston College; Bus departs at 3:00 PM in New Bedford to return to Boston (limited to 40 seats on the bus; others are welcome to meet the group in New Bedford)
🚌 IF YOU ARE TAKING THE BUS: The bus will meet us at Saint Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church at 28 Commonwealth Avenue in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts!
⏰ It will depart at 9:00 am. Please arrive no later than 8:45 am!
🅿️ Paid parking is available at the Commonwealth Avenue Garage, located nearby at 40 St. Thomas More Road or Beacon Street Garage: at 2601 Beacon Street.
🚗 IF YOU ARRIVE BY CAR: Please meet us outside of the National Park Visitor Center, 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 at 10:30 am. There will be a trolley waiting!Participants: This event is hosted by our partners Mass Humanities together with the New Bedford Historical Society
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
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) around 10:00/10:15 AM, 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 or click the button below!
Do you have any questions? Email us at info@douglassweek.org