After 160 Years, Frederick Douglass Returned to Hingham!

The 19th-century Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who escaped from slavery in Maryland to become one of the great orators and social activists of his time, came to Hingham several times in the 1840’s to participate in anti-slavery rallies. On May 2, 2010, more than a century and a half later, he returned to Hingham for a presentation of “The Spirit of Frederick Douglass” at New North Church.

As portrayed by the internationally renowned interpreter Michael E. Crutcher, Sr. of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Mr. Douglass told the inspiring story of his life and times in a dynamic one-man performance in the church’s historic sanctuary.

View the Poster (PDF)

Hingham Journal Article on Mr. Douglass's return to Hingham

Sponsored by New North Church as its contribution to the Hingham 375th Anniversary celebration, this program was supported in part by a grant from the Hingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Mr. Douglass speaks at New North Church	Mr. Douglass at the grave of Gov. John A Andrew, Hingham Cemetery