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The Birth of Frederick Douglass on the Eastern Shore (Part Two)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Description

Frederick Douglass was born enslaved in Maryland in February 1818. In this Part Two of this video series, NPS staff takes visitors on a journey to the Eastern Shore of Maryland where they will be able to understand how the environment of Douglass’ birthplace shaped his early and later life.

Duration

2 minutes, 56 seconds

Credit

Kevin Bryant

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