Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park

College Hill Park, Poughkeepsie

On Aug. 2, 1858, celebrated abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass delivered an inspirational speech to a crowd of 4,000 people at the Collegiate School in Poughkeepsie (now College Hill Park).…

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Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park

College Hill Park, Poughkeepsie

On Aug. 2, 1858, celebrated abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass delivered an inspirational speech to a crowd of 4,000 people at the Collegiate School in Poughkeepsie (now College Hill Park).…

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