And Freedom's Reign
When:
Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 2:15p -
4:00p
Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 2:15p -
4:00p
Where:
Museum of African American History
46 Joy St.
Boston, MA 02114
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Good for Groups, History, Music
Event website:
https://givebutter.com/freedoms-reign
Join us at the historic African Meeting House for And Freedom’s Reign, an immersive event honoring the words, legacy, and spirit of Frederick Douglass. Experience the Museum’s *NEW* AI-powered hologram of Douglass in an interactive pre-event, followed by an activity and a special performance by students from Project STEP.
At 3:00 PM, a concert brings Douglass’ timeless speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”, to life, featuring a live reading with moving string quartet interludes performed by Castle of our Skins’ String Quartet: Matthew Vera, Grant Houston, Ashleigh Gordon, and Francesca McNeeley, alongside youth readers.
Presented in partnership with the Museum of African American History, Boston Modern Orchestra Project & Odyssey Opera’s As Told By initiative. Join us June 20th at 7:30 PM for a performance Ulysses Kay’s opera Frederick Douglass, presented by Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project.
This program is made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities, which provided funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC).
Don’t miss this fusion of history and music. Reserve your spot today!
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