Frederick Douglass has ties to Prince William; learn how on Feb. 10 at Lucasville School

Not many people know that Frederick Douglass, the abolitionist leader, has a connection to the Prince William area. In 1894, Douglass gave a speech in the area. For those who go to the Lucasville School on Feb. 10, they will have the opportunity to hear that speech and learn more about the life of Douglass.

The Lucasville School is a 19th- century, reconstructed, one-room schoolhouse that is normally open by appointment only, but it will be open every Saturday and Sunday in February in honor of Black History Month.

The Feb. 10 event is a celebration of the life and work of Frederick Douglass on the week of Douglass’ 200th birthday. The speech is a passage from the “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” a firsthand perspective of what Douglass endured in his early life as a slave. Each family attending the event will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiative.

The event is free. Donations will be accepted.