The Hopkinton Historical Society, together with the Hopkinton Freedom Team, will present Reading Frederick Douglass Together on the Hopkinton Town Common on Saturday, May 18, from 1-4 p.m. A gifted orator and prescient writer, Douglass forces Americans to reckon with the legacy of slavery and the promises of democracy. Volunteer readers representing citizens young and old, from all corners of town, will share Douglass’ words. The event also will include music, discussion and surprises. For more information, visit hopkhistsoc.org.