Celebrating the Spirit of Gee's Bend

Name: Celebrating the Spirit of Gee's Bend
Start: 2025-03-29T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-29T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35203

Schedule

Sat Mar 29 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35203 | Birmingham, AL

Join us for Celebrating the Spirit of Gee’s Bend, an event honoring the rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy of the Gee’s Bend Quilters.
Saturday, March 29 | 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Hosted by the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy in partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, this special gathering will showcase the artistry of quilt making, featuring a curated display of authentic handmade quilts, a quilting demonstration, and an opportunity to hear and see the history of the Gee’s Bend Quilters come to life.
Visit bcri.org/events to RSVP and reserve your spot.
This event will offer a preview of the Airing of the Quilts Festival, providing attendees with a deeper connection to the rich cultural tradition of quilting. This event is also a part of BCRI's Women's History Month programming.