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Quilts of Windsor Historical Society

November 16, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Back by popular demand! Quilts of Windsor Historical Society

Experienced quilters and novices alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to experience these historic quilts firsthand. Join us on Thursday, November 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for a special behind-the-scenes look at the quilts of Windsor Historical Society with Curator Kristen Wands. The Society鈥檚 beautiful and varied quilts are rarely exhibited but will be made available especially for program participants.

Quilts selected for this program range in date from the 1850s to the mid-20th century and include a variety of styles including a Grandmother鈥檚 Flower Garden, a Mariner鈥檚 Compass, and an album quilt signed by the members of First Church. The Society has a particularly strong collection of crazy quilts and log cabin variations, some in sumptuously embroidered silks and velvets, others in scraps of cotton prints. One even has a backing made from old salt bags. The quilts represent the handwork of many generations of Windsor women, and we鈥檒l get to know a bit about some of the quilters, too!

Advanced registration is required. Cost is $5. Participation is limited to 30 people. Gloves will be provided. Please register online at windsorhistoricalsociety.org or call 860-688-3813 by Tuesday, November 14.

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Venue

Windsor Historical Society
96 Palisado Ave
Windsor, CT 06095 United States
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Phone
(860) 688-3813
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Details

Date:
November 16, 2023
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Cost:
$5
Website:
https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/

Organizer

Windsor Historical Society
Phone
(860) 688-3813
Email
info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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