Fells Point in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Frederick Douglass Sculpture
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
Frederick Douglass is one of the best-known Americans of the 19th century. Schools, churches and other community buildings across the United States have been named after him. Known for bravery, vision and insightfulness, Douglas fought for the rights of African Americans and women. He stressed equal rights and economic progress for all Americans.
This bronze sculpture by Marc Andre Robinson, a Maryland Institute College of Art graduate, stands 6 feet tall and wide, and weights 1,100 lbs. Mr. Robinson declares, “My ideas for the Frederick Douglass sculpture are meant to reflect collaborative art production and to emphasize the actual process of understanding and making history. The permanence of the bronze will function for the Living Classroom Foundation (and the Douglass-Myers Museum) as a monument to the seriousness of the indelible commitment to Baltimore youth.”
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Go inside the museum building to see these and other bronze sculptures created by Living Classrooms Crossroads Middle School students, under the guidance of Marc Robinson, sculptor of the Frederick Douglass statue.
Erected by Living Classrooms Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Civil Rights • Education.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 16.771′ N, 76° 35.78′ W. Marker was in Baltimore, Maryland. It was in Fells Point. Marker was on Thames Street. The marker is located on Chase Wharf in Fells Point. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1417 Thames Street, Baltimore MD 21231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Archaeological Remains (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Frederick Douglass Sculpture (a few steps from this marker); The Marine Railway (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park & Museum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to the Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park & Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Sigsbee (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hankin Healthy Harbor Walking Tour (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on March 17, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.