Civil War Quilts - 08/28/2013

Recurring Porch Chat lecture series

Rarest of all American made quilts from the 1800's are the quilts made during the Civil War.  These coverings provided warmth for the encamped soldier, comfort for the injured after battle, and respect for the deceased whose bodies they covered.  Some of these quilts, through community auctions, raised money for the cause and honored an era in American History unlike any before or after the four year struggle.  Civil War Quilts and Antebellum South quilts are also steeped in fascinating stories of the African American struggle to escape slavery via the Underground Railroad.  Examples of reproduced Civil War Era quilts and quilt blocks will adorn the cottage's porch.  Presented by Cottage tour guide Diana O'Brien.