A Message in the Material

450 Exton Square Parkway,Exton PA 19341

01 June, 2023

Description

A Message in the Material - Juneteenth Quilt Making & HistoryJoin us as we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 throughout Chester County with an informative, hands on and fun filled session entitled "A Message in the Material"Explore the rich history of Juneteenth, quilting customs of African Americans, the Underground Railroad, and their use in “Journeying Towards Freedom”.Participants will be encouraged and taught to make a fabric quilt square that shares their story! All squares will be collected, stitched together and displayed as a collaborative community mozaic acknowledging and celebrating West Chester Juneteenth 2023 - Journeying Towards Freedom!