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Quilts 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy


Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 will have 200+ quilts that visually express through fabric and thread themes related to our country’s founding and evolution and the dynamic range of quilting arts in the last 250 years.

Join us for a two-day event featuring:

  • 200 plus Quilts on Display, Antique, Traditional, Contemporary, The Spirit of 1775, Quilts of Protest

  • Quilts in Bloom, featuring quilts paired with floral arrangements

  • Quality boutique

  • Children activities

  • Special Lecture: March 22, 5:00 pm - American Quilts: The Art and Story of a Nation by Gerald Roy of the Pilgrim/Roy Collection and Jennifer Swope, Curator of Textiles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Cost: $10

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