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; Deborah Kraak, Independent Museum Professional; 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.

REGISTRATION BEGINS MID-NOV. 2014, VISIT EYEONELEGANCE.DAR.ORG

Pre-Event

ADULT:  Kick off Eye Opening symposium with a guided tour of Eye on Elegance: Early Quilts of Maryland and Virginia by DAR Museum Curator of Textiles and Costume Alden O’Brien. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. Meet other symposium participants. Pick up your symposium packet early. Visit eyeonelegance.dar.org and dar.org/museum.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eye-opening-new-research-on-early-quilts-of-maryland-and-virginia-tickets-13975151053?utm_campaign=order_confirm&ref=eemailordconf&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=eventname

Time: 5:30 - 8 pm

Cost: $24.00