. . . Seen What Freedom Wrought
Sunday, February 22, 2004; Page C02
. . . seen what freedom wrought. Frederick Douglass's summer residence was built by the abolitionist's son in the late 19th century, one of the nation's first retreats for African Americans. The house eventually fell into disrepair until it was purchased and renovated in 1986 by a pair of architects. Bought by the state of Maryland 10 years later, the house near Annapolis now serves as a museum that showcases the life of the Douglass family and African American history in the area.
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The Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center at 3200 Wayman Ave. in Highland Beach is open by appointment only. Call 410-267-6960 for more information and to schedule a visit.
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The Highland Beach post office was once based in the house. Children in the neighborhood would go up onto the porch, and Fannie Douglass, Frederick's grandson's wife, would open the window and pass out the mail.
(Matt Sheehan -- The Washington Post)
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