Curated by Renee Letz and Stephanie Brennan, in partnership with the African American Irish Diaspora Network.
This mobile exhibition recounted the life and works of Frederick Douglass, who wrote the pivotal memoir Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave in 1845, as well as his relationship with Ireland and the Irish people.
Known in Ireland as “The Black O’Connell” because of his friendship with Daniel O’Connell, as well as the similar goals of emancipation shared between the two men, Douglass first came to Ireland in August 1845. He originally intended to spend just several days before continuing on to Liverpool, but felt so welcomed and endeared to the land that he remained for over four months touring and lecturing. This exhibition was designed to celebrate the 175th anniversary of his first visit.
Having been on display in the midst of the the Covid-19 pandemic, this exhibition is still available to access in online form.
