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.

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