Frederick Douglass reenactment by Darius Wallace on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Historic Lehigh County Courthouse at 501 W. Hamilton St in Allentown
Lehigh County Historical Society will host a reenactment of the Abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ historic visit to Allentown in 1870. Douglass delivered an oration at the historic Lehigh County Courthouse to a packed audience of 500+. We will commemorate that event with an hour-long oration of Douglass speeches by a leading Douglass scholar and reenactor.
Parking will be available at the Lehigh County Prison Lot, on the street, and at the public parking garages.
FREE to the public
