Reading Frederick Douglass Together

The annual Reading Frederick Douglass Together event will take place on July 5th at 3 PM in the South Congregational Church. During the event, community volunteers will read portions of Douglass’s 1852 “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” speech, followed by small group discussions and refreshments. All are welcome to join in this important community gathering!

Parking will be available in the South Congregational Church lot (1066 South East Street, Amherst) and in the lot on the South Amherst Common. Free transportation to the event will be provided by the Town of Amherst.

Please complete the registration form below to help with event planning. If you are interested, use the form to volunteer as a reader for this event. Additionally, use the form to make note of any free transportation services you may require for this event.

Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew_M8pZa6AZ5Mtjb2UcaUDqIH1s3-oEj4KHFLQd71MuAw_Hw/viewform

This event is supported by a grant from Mass Humanities and sponsored by the South Congregational Church and the Town of Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in partnership with the Amherst League of Women Voters, Interfaith Opportunities Network, and several community leaders.