PITTSFIELD — City boards and commissions have approved a permanent mural in Durant Park honoring the Black residents from Pittsfield who served in the Civil War as part of the famed 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The mural, titled Pride of the Westside, was first unveiled during 2025’s Juneteenth celebration and will now be permanently installed along the park’s fence line.
The 54th Regiment was one of the first Black units formed in the Union Army and is remembered for its bravery in battle and its role in advancing equality. The artwork celebrates their legacy and highlights Pittsfield’s connection to this important piece of American history.