Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed will give a lecture exploring the question “What does emancipation mean in the Berkshires?” in connection with the “Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation” exhibition. The lecture will begin at 6:00 pm; the galleries will remain open until 6:00 pm for those who want to visit the exhibition prior to the talk. Esteemed emeritus professor of history at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), Jones-Sneed has dedicated her life and research to making African American history visible and readily available to the public. In particular, she is interested in sharing the stories of individuals in Massachusetts.