Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
Wednesday, Feb 1
2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Donation: $7
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with an historical presentation from Connie Martin. Connie tells stories and displays over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted quilt replicas representing patterns and special stitching used over 300 years ago by abolitionists and fugitive slaves. Connie explains how the quilts signify escape routes to the North. How they were used to signal plans, warn of dangers, indicate how transport might occur, or who might help as “Friends” on the Underground Railroad. Registration required.
