Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality
June 30 @ 8:30 AM – July 2 @ 5:30 PM
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Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality
On View on the First Floor of The Holyoke Public Library
June 24 – July 23, 2026
Groups and individuals welcome to view during all Library hours.
This 6-panel exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute explores Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895, examining his escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his relentless fight for equality for all individuals during the Jim Crow era.
Presented in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and its ongoing promise.
This exhibit comes with a wealth of supplementary materials linked from our webpage.
Groups wishing to reserve space for a group viewing of supplementary videos or discussion should contact us!