Symposium

Eye Opening: New Research on Maryland and Virginia Quilts

ADULT:  This symposium brings together regional quilt experts to discuss the latest in research about late 18th and 19th century quilts from Maryland and Virginia. Speakers are Barbara Brackman, quilt historian and author of Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns; Nancy Davis, curator, National Museum of American History; Alden O’Brien, curator, DAR Museum; Ronda McAllen, quilt historian and author of “Jewish Baltimore Album Quilts”; Bunnie Jordan, quilt historian, appraiser and co-author of Quilts of Virginia; Debby Cooney, quilt historian and editor of A Maryland Album; Virginia Vis, quilt historian and conservator. Visit eyeonelegance.dar.org and dar.org/museum.

Immerse yourself a day in presentations and discussions about the latest in quilt research about late 18th and 19th century quilts from Maryland and Virginia. Speakers are Barbara Brackman, quilt historian and author of Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns; Nancy Davis, curator, National Museum of American History; Alden O’Brien, curator, DAR Museum; Ronda McAllen, quilt historian and author of “Jewish Baltimore Album Quilts”; Bunnie Jordan, quilt historian, appraiser and co-author of Quilts of Virginia; Debby Cooney, quilt historian and editor of A Maryland Album; Virginia Vis, quilt historian and conservator. The day is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Participants may pre-register for a boxed lunch for a fee. Visit eyeonelegance.dar.org and dar.org/museum.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: $195.00