Douglass Day 2025

Description

Join Sheridan Libraries Special Collections staff on Douglass Day to commemorate the life and contributions of Frederick Douglass (on his self-proclaimed birthday) and other notable African Americans. Together with other libraries, archives, and community groups across the country, come work side-by-side to transcribe materials from the African American Perspectives Collection at the Library of Congress using its By The People crowdsourcing platform.

No prior experience is needed, but please bring your laptop. Snacks and swag will be provided.

Free Admission February

In honor of Black History Month, Homewood Museum welcomes all visitors, free of charge, during the month of February. Visitors can tour the house's period rooms and learn about the struggles, contributions, resistance, and resilience of Homewood's first Black residents, including William Ross, Charity Castle, and Izadod Conner.