About this episode

This episode discusses Frederick Douglass's escape from slavery in Baltimore on September 3, 1838.

September 3, 1838. Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery in Baltimore disguised as a sailor. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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Topics covered

• slavery
• Frederick Douglass
• escape
• history
• Baltimore
• 19th century

Keywords

• Frederick Douglass
• slavery
• escape
• Baltimore
• 19th century
• history

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Places: Baltimore

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