And Freedom's Reign

And Freedom’s Reign 📅 Sunday, July 5, 2026 📍 Museum of African American History, Boston &amp; Nantucket (MAAH) ⏰ 2:00 PM – Pre-Concert Reception | 3:00 PM – Concert Join us at the historic African Meeting House for And Freedom’s Reign, an immersive event honoring the words, legacy, and enduring spirit of Frederick Douglass. Beginning at 2:00PM, enjoy a pre-concert reception featuring light refreshments and a reflective writing activity. Guests are also invited to explore the museum through a guided tour offered from 2:15–2:45 PM. At 3:00 PM, the concert begins—a moving 75 minute program (no intermission) that brings Douglass’ iconic speech, <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/nations-story-what-slave-fourth-july">“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”</a>, to life through a compelling live reading by DeShaun Gordon-King, interwoven with moving musical selections performed by Castle of our Skins’ String Quartet. Presented in partnership with the Museum of African American History, with support from Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Come experience an afternoon where history, music, and reflection meet. Reserve your spot today!   Accessibility: The Museum of African American History's Abiel Smith School and African Meeting House are both fully accessible by wheelchair users and have accessible restrooms. More information can be obtained at <a href="https://www.maah.org/">The Museum of African American History's Website</a> or by calling (617) 725-0022 x330. Parking: Driving and parking are difficult on Beacon Hill. There are several parking garages in the vicinity with accessible parking. Learn more at spothero.com Public Transit Because parking in Boston can be such a challenge, it may be easier to visit us by taking public transportation. Most of Boston's subway, commuter rail, bus, and ferries are accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more through the <a href="https://www.mbta.com/accessibility">Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority</a> Page. MBTA subway stops closest to the site are the Park Street stop on the Red and Green subway lines, the Downtown Crossing stop on the Orange subway line, or the Bowdoin stop on the Blue subway line. Visit the <a href="https://www.mbta.com/">Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority</a> website for maps and information. Reasonable Accommodations Requests:  Castle of our Skins does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing accessible programs and events to facilitate participation. A guest or outside organization must notify Castle of our Skins of any request for an accommodation in advance of the event (ideally 2-3 weeks beforehand). Late accommodation requests, or requests made the day of the event, may not be possible to provide. Please send requests to <a href="mailto:info@castleskins.org">info@castleskins.org</a>.

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