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Frederick Douglass

Washington, DC

Minimum $1200.00

Historical Character

Travels up to 200 miles

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Frederick Douglass Honors the Unknown Loyal Dead

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOC OF WESTERN MARYLAND

Frederick Douglass at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, PA

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Overview

Nathan Richardson is now in the 10th year of The Frederick Douglass Speaking Tour - a living history performance in which he captures completely the physical and spiritual essence of the former slave, writer, orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This living history series has seen nationally and internationally in more than 500 performances. It has recieved film credits with the National Park Service, Alabama Public Television. Nathan's rendition of "Frederick Douglass Honors the Unknown Loyal Dead" was nominated for "Best Short Film" at the 2022 I WILL TELL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. You can find more about Nathan Richardson and his work on website.

Reviews

2 reviews

Melody S.

September 22, 2025

Appearance at the Freedom Festi

I ran into Nathan...AKA Fredrick Douglas at the Freedom Festival in Osawattomie, KS. Home of John Brown Musiem. He was an excellent Educator and his apparel made him ever so the time. I highly recommend him for your event!

Hired as: Historical Character

Rania A.

November 30, 2023

Nathan as Frederick Douglass

Mr. Richardson was welcomed as Frederick Douglass in Cleveland, OH in Spring 2022. The production was set at the Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society and sponsored by the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation and the Tri-C foundation. His knowledge and repertoire of Douglass was incredibly accurate and he gave a wonderful interactive demonstration on how he learned to read and write. Conducting the interview with Mr. Richardson felt like I was going back in time to a world unknown, but not too far out to grasp.
I would strongly recommend Mr. Richardson for his impeccable demonstration as Frederick Douglass!

Hired as: Historical Character, Impersonator

Frederick Douglass

Thank you Prof. Assily!
I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to work with you to bring history alive ~ NMR/FD

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Booking information

Price range: Minimum $1200.00

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes

Insurance: $100,000 - Personal Liability

What to expect

The Frederick Douglass Speaking Tour - is a living history performance that captures completely the physical, spiritual and intellectual essence of the former slave, writer, orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

40 Minute performance is followed by a question and answer period with the audience and Frederick Douglass.

About

Nathan M. Richardson is a published author, performance poet and Frederick Douglass Historian. His poetry collections include "Likeness of Being", "Twenty-one Imaginary T-shirts" and "The 7 Last Poems of an Unarmed Citizen." Books featuring Nathan’s success story include; “You Can Do That;” (Amazing People with Amazing Jobs) By Michael Messick & “You Don’t Want Success” Demolishing Fears And Excuses) by Miko Marsh. Nathan teaches a variety of workshops for emerging writers and spoken word artists.

Now in its 9th year, The Frederick Douglass Speaking Tour - is a living history performance that captures completely the physical, spiritual and intellectual essence of the former slave, writer, orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Mr Richardson’s interpretation of Douglass is in high demand with an average of 100 performances per year. The Frederick Douglass Speaking Tour has been seen nationally and internationally and has film credits with the National Park Service, Alabama Public Television and Irish Public Service Television. You can find more about Nathan Richardson and his work on website.