Fabric of Our Future: Mississippi's Children Celebrate America250
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Join us for a special evening celebrating Fabric of Our Future: Mississippi's Children Celebrate America250!
Children from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast have shared their hopes and dreams through individual quilt squares that have been stitched together into a one-of-a-kind community quilt. Be there as we officially unveil this remarkable work of art and celebrate the creativity and collaboration that brought it to life.
Friday, August 28, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Avenue
Gulfport, MS
🎟 FREE ADMISSION
Featuring:
🧵 Official Community Quilt Unveiling
🎨 MAC America250 Public Art Exhibit
🎭 WINGS Performing Arts Performance
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
❤️ Recognition of Local Quilters & Community Partners
We hope you'll join us for this special America250 celebration!
The Fabric of Our Future project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Mississippi Humanities Council.
The MAC America250 project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission, through support from the State of Mississippi and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Children from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast have shared their hopes and dreams through individual quilt squares that have been stitched together into a one-of-a-kind community quilt. Be there as we officially unveil this remarkable work of art and celebrate the creativity and collaboration that brought it to life.
Friday, August 28, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Avenue
Gulfport, MS
🎟 FREE ADMISSION
Featuring:
🧵 Official Community Quilt Unveiling
🎨 MAC America250 Public Art Exhibit
🎭 WINGS Performing Arts Performance
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
❤️ Recognition of Local Quilters & Community Partners
We hope you'll join us for this special America250 celebration!
The Fabric of Our Future project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Mississippi Humanities Council.
The MAC America250 project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission, through support from the State of Mississippi and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport, MS, United States, Mississippi 39507
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Host or PublisherLynn Meadows Discovery Center
