“What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July”
For the past several years, on July 3rd, the BHTNH has collaborated with community leaders around the Granite State to bring people together to read Douglass’ historic protest speech and to reflect on its meaning.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing requirements have forced us to amend our delivery of this community event. We have organized 2 ways in which you can participate, in person at one of the small group gatherings across the state at noon on July 3rd, or by watching on TV through our partnership with New Hampshire Public Broadcast Station. On July 4th and 5th, NHPBS will present “Reading Frederick Douglass” a taped production where people from across the state participated in a virtual reading of the speech.
Please note: BHTNH encourages participants to practice social distancing and to wear masks at these outdoor events. Towns and locations are listed HERE. All readings will start at noon. Please call us at 603-570-8469 for more information.
