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Happy Birthday Frederick Douglass: A Commemorative Blog from the National Museum of African Art

Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass and family in front of Capitol Hill residence, circa 1870s.
Copy print from Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
In recognition of the 200th anniversary of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ birth date (b. February 14, 1818), the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, would like to share our significant collections and history related to this distinguished African American civil rights leader.

Founded by Warren Robbins in 1964, the Museum of African Art (now the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art) was originally located in the Frederick Douglass House at A Street NE on Capitol Hill.

In February 1966, the Museum established the Frederick Douglass Institute of Negro Arts and History to sponsor exhibits and lectures reflecting the contributions of African and African American people to the history and culture of the United States …..

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Watch as ABC 7 News anchor Michelle Marsh speaks with National Museum of African Art archivist Eden Orelove about rare illustrations celebrating Frederick Douglass.