W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite
W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite, Civil rights landmark in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
The W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite encompasses 5 acres of pine-covered land with paths leading to informational exhibits and house foundation remains.
The property remained in Du Bois's family for over 200 years until financial difficulties led to its sale and the house demolition in the 1950s.
The site honors W.E.B. Du Bois, the first African American Harvard Ph.D. graduate, who became a prominent civil rights leader and NAACP co-founder.
Visitors can explore the grounds through guided walking tours starting summer 2024, offering insights into Du Bois's early life and influences.
The homesite transformation from a contested memorial project in the 1960s to a National Historic Landmark demonstrates evolving social perspectives.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.17833,-73.39361
Latest update: April 1, 2025 20:39
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