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Quilts for Civil War Soldiers: Stories from the Home Front and the Battlefield
National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA | Get Directions »
FREE
Pamela Weeks, Curator of the New England Quilt Museum, uncovers the stories behind the rare surviving Civil War quilts made by caring hands for soldiers fighting for the North and the South. These quilts offer insight into the fascinating story of how civilians provided urgently needed aid for soldiers. Come learn about the quilts and their makers, as well as life on the home front during the war. Copies of Weeks’ 2012 publication, Civil War Quits, will be available for purchase following the talk. This free public lecture is sponsored by Ruby W. Linn.
Event Details
| Where | National Heritage Museum 33 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 2:00 pm–3:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.nationalheritagemuseum.org |
| Phone | 781-861-6226 |
| pkienle@monh.org | |
| Price | $0 |
More About National Heritage Museum
Opened in 1975 by the Freemasons, National Heritage Museum offers a variety of exhibits, programs and family friendly special events covering American life across four centuries. The museum also has an auditorium with a capacity of 394 that can be rented by the general public. Contact the museum for more information.
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