A Date with History: Traveling Freedom’s Road with Jack Hanrahan

Traveling Freedom’s Road:
Frederick Douglass in Maryland
with Jack Hanrahan
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
This lecture will be presented twice:
1st presentation at 1:00pm
2nd presentation at 6:00pm
at the Talbot County Free Library
100 W. Dover St., Easton MD 21601

How well do Americans really know Frederick Douglass?
Author Jack Hanrahan explores this question in his new book Traveling Freedom’s Road: Frederick Douglass in Maryland. Join him for an engaging lecture that brings Douglass’s powerful story home to the Eastern Shore—with insights into over 50 Maryland and Baltimore locations connected to Douglass’s life. Discover local landmarks you may pass every day, unaware of their historic connection to one of America’s greatest voices for justice. Hear excerpts from Douglass’s speeches, writings, and journalism—some read aloud by volunteers from the audience.
About the Author:
Jack Hanrahan (aka “Jack”) is a seasoned researcher, author, and civil rights traveler. His writing journey began after a transformative road trip through the South in 2018. Jack’s first book on civil rights history was published in 2022, followed by this new work on Douglass in 2024. He is currently developing companion volumes focused on Douglass’s life in New England and New York. Jack lives in Charlottesville, VA, where he volunteers at the Legal Aid Justice Center and regional library events. A father of three and grandfather of seven, Jack brings warmth, curiosity, and insight to every story he tells.

This is presented by the Talbot Historical Society in partnership with the Talbot County Free Library and will take place at the library located at 100 W. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601.

The lecture will be presented two times on May 1st:
The first will be at 1pm and the second will be at 6pm.
The lecture is free to the public, but reservations are required.
If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation:
410-822-0773 or email 
Talbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are:
Wednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm