Mark your calendar for a powerful moment in history — on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM, a life-size bronze sculpture of W.E.B. Du Bois will be unveiled in front of the Mason Public Library on Main Street in Great Barrington, his hometown. This free, public event welcomes everyone to join in a weekend-long celebration honoring one of America’s most influential thinkers and civil rights leaders. The sculpture, crafted by renowned artist Richard Blake, will be the centerpiece of a beautifully redesigned library plaza, complete with a curving marble bench, new seating, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
“This moment represents years of dedication from so many people,” says Ari Zorn, co-chair of the W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project. “We are bringing Dr. Du Bois home in a way that invites everyone to sit with him, reflect with him, and carry forward his legacy.” More than just a statue, this tribute is a living space for justice, remembrance, and community stewardship — a place where stories and history come alive.
The celebration doesn’t end with the unveiling. A lineup of meaningful events will take place throughout the weekend, including special programs hosted by Chesterwood and the fourth annual Du Bois Forum Roundtable at Jacob’s Pillow. Born in Great Barrington in 1868, Du Bois blazed a trail as a co-founder of the NAACP and author of The Souls of Black Folk, a seminal work in American literature and thought. From local businesses to cultural institutions, an incredible coalition of community members and partners have come together to make this tribute a reality.
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