Arts and Entertainment

Frederick Douglass: "On Slavery and Emancipation"

February 22 2026

2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception 232 Chapel St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Price may vary

 

Experience history come alive with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Nathan Richardson as he transforms into Frederick Douglass, sharing the stirring words of the great abolitionist and answering questions from the audience.

This performance is presented by Arts for Learning Virginia and is supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), the National Endowment for the Arts/America250, and Norfolk Arts Commission.

 

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