Join DFC for a Full Summer of Exciting Events throughout The Berkshires
In this 250th anniversary of the American Experience, the Du Bois Freedom Center is proud to be partnering with so many community friends, such as Mass College of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, The Mount, UMass W.E.B. Du Bois Center, The Berkshire Theatre Group... to bring history to life, spark conversation, celebrate the lives and stories that continue to shape us and reflect on what they have to teach us about today.
Join The Du Bois Freedom Center for a Wonderful Summer of Special Events
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Screening of BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions
June 18
The Du Bois Freedom Center joins The Triplex Cinema for a special Juneteenth screening of BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, the critically acclaimed feature film by artist Kahlil Joseph. Blending history, media, and Black cultural memory, the film offers a powerful and innovative cinematic experience.
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Opening of 'Elizabeth Freeman -Reimagined"
June 19th
An Exhibit of Works Celebrating the Life, Story and Legacy of Elizabeth Freeman in Collaboration with Massachusetts College of Art
June 19-October 19, 2026
309 Main Street
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Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 4th
A Day long event of readings of the Declaration of Independence
Norman Rockwell Museum
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James Van de Zeer
July 8
5-7pm
The Mount
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"Enslavement and Freedom: Elizabeth Freeman and the American Revolution"
July 15
5pm
The Mount
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The Immortal Child: A Concert and Reading Celebrating the Friendship of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and W. E. B. Du Bois
July 21
Doors Open at 6:30 pm
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
The W.E. B. Du Bois Center at UMA Amherst & the Du Bois Freedom Center Present The Immortal ChildDescription goes here
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Berkshire Busk
August 1
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"Mumbet"
August 20 and August 21
The Berkshire Theatre Group
Unicorn Theatre
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Unveiling of Elizabeth Freeman Interprative Kiosk
August 22Great Barrington Town Hall