The City of Monticello will host a formal dedication of the race reconciliation bench at City Hall on June 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the front lawn of City Hall.
The black granite bench showcases a laser engraved photo of the City of Monticello square on one side. The other side is engraved with the story of Fed Reeves, a black man and William Dollar a white man. Their story is of two Monticello residents whose friendship, although ending tragically, transcended the racial strife of the 1860’s.
Seating will be available, but limited. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
