Description
A commemorative plaque dedicated to Frederick Douglass was unveiled at 33 Gilmore Place in Edinburgh on 15 November 2018.The unveiling featured speeches by Celeste-Marie Bernier, Professor Earnestine Jenkins (University of Memphis) and Professor Bill Lawson (University of Memphis), as well as HEC's Director of Development and Partnership Alison Turnbull.
Historic Environment Scotland’s Commemorative Plaque Scheme recognises people who have gained local, national and international recognition for their impact and accomplishments connected to Scotland by erecting plaques on the buildings where they lived or worked. Frederick Douglass is the first black person to be honoured through the Commemorative Plaque Scheme.
| Period | 15 Nov 2018 |
|---|---|
| Event title | Frederick Douglass commemorative plaque unveiling |
| Event type | Other |
| Location | Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | National |
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An American Slave: A 2018 Bicentenary Edition
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If I Survive: Frederick Douglass and Family in the Walter O. Evans Collection
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