Event

Campfire Talk: Cedar Hill and Frederick Douglass' Final Years

Greenbelt Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program

Description

Enjoy the peace and quiet of sunset at Greenbelt Park next to a roaring campfire under the tree canopy. Join a park ranger from the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site for a talk about the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass who enjoyed his later years living at his home in Washington DC, only 14 miles from Greenbelt Park. The talk will focus on Douglass' final years at his home called Cedar Hill.

 The event is open to registered campers and park guests. It will take place in campground loop B at the campfire circle (follow the signs). You are welcome to bring your own marshmallows! 

 

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

A park ranger speaks to two guests on the front porch of a house.
A park ranger speaks to two guests on the front porch of a house.
Ranger Kevin Bryant of the Frederick Douglass Historic Site will be presenting the campfire talk.
NPS photo