Course detail: Frederick Douglass: From Slave to Statesman Clay County Residents

Frederick Douglass (c. February1817 - February 20, 1895) was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, becoming famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings. Douglass wrote three autobiographies, describing his experiences as a slave, and following the Civil War, he was an active campaigner for the rights of freed slaves. This course will begin by focusing on Douglass' life as a slave and escape from slavery; continue with a look at his autobiographies and other writings; and conclude with his life in Washington, D.C. as an elder statesman.


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Instructor Bio: Paul Post, a native Kansan, received a B.A. in History from KSU and a law degree from the KU Law School in 1974. Now retired from the practice of law, he is a member of the Topeka Landmarks Commission and was Commission Vice Chair in2018. He has authored essays on the history of SBA Hill/ former Menninger Campus in Topeka; Topeka's Bates Family; The Fred Harvey Company; and on Duke Ellington. 

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 Session Information: OC25252F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 06/02/25 and ending on 06/16/25
Times: 02:00pm-04:00pm CDT
Clay County Residents 60+ : $20.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Paul Post

Facility Detail

Northland Innovation Center In-Person
6889 N. Oak Traffic Way
4th Floor
Gladstone, MO 64118

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.