West Chester, PA, United States
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). Champion of human freedom, African American abolitionist, newspaper editor, U.S. Colored Troops recruiter, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, and orator, Frederick Douglass gave his last public address "Against Lynch Law" here on February 1, 1895. A frequent visitor to West Ch
ester, Douglass denounced lynching and bigotry and urged freedom, justice, and equality for all Americans. The Frederick Douglass Institute here maintains Douglass' legacy.
Listen to the audio guide for Frederick Douglass blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off