Drop in for a collaborative digital transcribe-a-thon in celebration of the birthday of Frederick Douglass, noted abolitionist, orator, and U.S. Ambassador to Haiti. Together with Douglass Day events across the country, we will be transcribing documents from the African American Perspectives Collection at the Library of Congress. Volunteers will be available to assist you with learning to operate the digital transcription interface.

We encourage you to bring a laptop or tablet; some computers will be available. A selection of Haitian dishes will be served for lunch, refreshments, and birthday cake will be provided.

Free and open to all; feel free to come and go as you need to during the event’s duration. Registration is requested.