DFC Summer Tour Series (Bi-Weekly)

Honoring the life and legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois and Black history in Great Barrington and the Berkshires.

Join our guided summer tour series running from late May through September (every other Saturday), led by Marcus Smith and Damion Scott, Ph.D. students in the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of African American Studies at UMass Amherst.

Open to K-12 students, educators, scholars of Du Bois, and local residents alike. Come discover the stories, places, and people that shaped Du Bois and the Berkshires.

Dates: May 30 · June 13 · June 27 · July 11 · July 25 · August 8 · August 22 · September 5 · September 19

Time: 1PM - 2:30 PM

Pricing: $25 (General Adult) · $15 (Student and Senior Adults +65) · FREE Children Under 10

Reserve Your Spot For A Summer Tour

DFC Customized Tour

Exploring the life, legacy, and community impact of W. E. B. Du Bois in Great Barrington

Join the Du Bois Freedom Center for immersive, place-based walking tours that blend history, storytelling, and reflection through meaningful engagement with local sites, public art, and community narratives.

Tour Options :

  • 60-90 Minute Tour

  • Half-Day Experience

Additional Customizable Options Include:

  • Mahaiwie Cemetery

  • Du Bois Homesite

  • Post-Tour Reflection & Discussion

  • Q&A Session

Pricing varies by tour size, duration and customization.

Click Here to Request a Custom Tour for Your Group

Narrated Mobile Tour App
The Du Bois Freedom Center’s narrated mobile tour of Du Bois and African American history-related sites in downtown Great Barrington includes audio, photos, and a GPS-enabled map. The tour, which begins and ends at the historic Clinton A.M.E. Church (future home of the Du Bois Freedom Center) at 9 Elm Court, covers 15 downtown sites (all within a few blocks of each other); two additional sites are a short drive away. This free tour was developed with support from the Town of Great Barrington and is part of the "Great Barrington Tours” app which can be downloaded from the Apple or Google Play App Store. 

Note: We suggest you wear comfortable shoes and bring water for all tours. There are no facilities at the church, Boyhood Homesite, or any of the other tour stops.