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Frederick Douglass Day
August 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The City of Poughkeepsie issued a Proclamation that August 2nd of 2021 will be Frederick Douglass Day. To continue promoting Douglass’ work, Celebrating the African Spirit hosts an annual Frederick Douglass Day event at College Hill Park to educate and encourage his abolitionist spirit through music, food, and uplifting community.