This event is in the past.It took place on February 13, 2026 at Hatcher Graduate Library.
Professional Workshop
Professional WorkshopCelebrate Frederick Douglass's birthday by diving into 19th-century Black activism. This transcribe-a-thon lets you help digitize historical documents from the Colored Conventions Project, followed by a keynote and birthday treats from local Black-owned bakeries.
Historical activism
Hands-on learning
Community gathering
Free event
Tips
🗳️Turn Up Turnout will be there for voter registration
📜check out rare Douglass artifacts from Special Collections
Douglass Day 2026
Burns Park
Professional WorkshopProfessional WorkshopCelebrate Frederick Douglass's birthday by diving into 19th-century Black activism. This transcribe-a-thon lets you help digitize historical documents from the Colored Conventions Project, followed by a keynote and birthday treats from local Black-owned bakeries.
Historical activism
Hands-on learning
Community gathering
Free event
Tips
🗳️Turn Up Turnout will be there for voter registration
📜check out rare Douglass artifacts from Special Collections
Make it an outing
Add nearby spots before or after your event