Join community leaders, elected officials, scholars, and members of the African Diaspora for a historic evening celebrating the 208th birthday of Frederick Douglass and the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week, the foundation of Black History Month.

This elegant black-tie gala will also mark the official launch of the Frederick Douglass Society of African American History, Culture & Affairs, an organization dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy and teachings of Frederick Douglass for future generations.

Learn more: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2026 - FD On the Hill

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Presented by the Bailey-Groce Family Foundation, Inc. and Operation Frederick Douglass on the Hill.

About the Frederick Douglass Society

The Frederick Douglass Society of African American History, Culture & Affairs, Inc. is committed to advancing research, education, civic engagement, youth mentorship, leadership development, and cultural preservation centered on the legacy of Frederick Douglass and African American history.