Happy Women’s History Month!

Join National Capital Parks-East for Women’s History Month 2024! Learn about Mrs. Bethune and her relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt, WACs, photography, and more! Bethune NHS #BlackHistory #WomensHistoryMonth    #BlackWomensHistory #MaryMcLeodBethune #ImbibeIt #FortWashingtonPark

Today is the observed birthday of Frederick Douglass. See this pass Douglass carried with him while recruiting Black soldiers for the U.S. Army in our exhibit, #CivilWarAndReconstruction .

Credit: National Park Service, Frederick Douglass

Happy Birthday, to the powerful and persuasive spokesman for the cause of abolition, equality, civil rights, and suffrage—Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey Douglass! #FrederickDouglass #HappyBirthday #HappyValentinesDay #FindYourPark #History #BlackHistory #BlackHistory Month

It's #BlackHistoryMonth and the birthday chosen by Frederick Douglass was#OnThisDay. As an enslaved person, he did not know his own birthday, but was able to estimate February 1818. Frederick Douglass is a lovely off the beaten path historical site worthy of discovery.

On the occurrence of the date #FrederickDouglass chose to celebrate his birthday, we share this 2017 video of U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill talking about her work on the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site quarter. #BlackHistoryMonth Frederick Douglass

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass never knew his birthday. Remembering his mother once called him 'Little Valentine,' he later chose to celebrate his birth on Valentine's Day. February was chosen as #BlackHistoryMonth in part to honor Douglass & Lincoln.

Happy Birthday, Frederick Douglass! Born enslaved in Maryland, the exact birthdate of renowned orator, author, and abolitionist is unknown, however he chose to celebrate on Feb. 14.

Explore the history of Frederick Douglass’ political leadership here: s.si.edu/3wghlOd

Join us as we celebrate the 206th anniv. of the birth of Frederick Douglass on Sat., Feb. 10th THEARC! #FrederickDouglass #BlackHistory #BlackHistory Month #AfricanAmericansAndTheArts #HappyBirthday #Celebrations

Happy Birthday, Dr. Carter G. Woodson! Thank you for your willingness to sacrifice. 🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾 #CarterGWoodson #History #BlackHistory #Culture #Heritage #Stewardship #Preservation #HistoricalTruth #ASALH #AssociatedPublishers #JournalOfNegroHistory #NegroHistoryBulletin ASALH

Did you know that #CarterGWoodson was the 1st person to coin the term, “Miseducation”? He showed how AAs lacked knowledge of themselves in education systems across the world in his book, “The Mis-Education of the Negro”, which celebrates its 90th anniv. of publication this year.

Do you know anyone looking for that next opportunity in preserving archival & manuscript collections? Someone who is interested in promoting the life & legacy of #MaryMcLeodBethune & the #NCNW ? Visit usajobs.gov/job/762641900 for more info! #BlackHistory #BlackWomensHistory

Help us celebrate Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Birthday on 12/9/23 with Special Guest Ida Bae Wells !!!!! #CarterGWoodson #BlackHistory #ASALH #TheMisEducationOfTheNegro #The1619Project

There’s still time to register for the annual Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest! You have til 11/22/23 to apply! Go to nps.gov/frdo/learn/kid… for more info! #FrederickDouglass #BlackHistory #Oratory #Words #Youth

young Douglassonians outside of the Growlery at Frederick Douglass

ACHP Chair Sara C. Bronin & other members in Washington, DC this week for tomorrow’s fall ACHP business meeting took a trip to the Frederick Douglass today. There, they met with Tara Morrison, Superintendent, and Vincent Vaise director of Visitor Services, National Capital Parks East.