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Frederick Douglass Birth
Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland to Colonel Lloyd. -
Literacy Achieved
Frederick is initially tutored by his Mistress, Mrs. Auld. However, she is soon forbidden to teach him and he instead learns from young white children. -
Leaves for Baltimore
Frederick journeys to serve his new Master, Thomas Auld. He is soon sent to Mr. Covey, an infamous slave breaker. Eventually, Frederick fights back against his oppressor in a brawl. -
Escape
Frederick escapes from slavery using borrowed documents from a sailor, finally settling in New Bedford, Massachusetts. -
Life of Frederick Douglass
Publishes his first autobiography, The Life of Frederick Douglass. Highlighting the injustice and cruelty of slavery, it popularized the name "Frederick Douglass" as an avid abolitionist. -
Meeting with Lincoln
Met with President Lincoln to advocate for equal treatment, pay and protection of colored soldiers.
