Discover Giles County Historical Society article from the Virginian Leader, August 26, 2009:
The Pride in Our Heritage Quilt Show III will take place at the historic Andrew Johnston House, 208 North Main Street, Pearisburg, Virginia on September 5th and 6th from 1pm to 5pm. The Giles County Historical Society and Giles Arts Council are sponsoring the event which will feature contemporary and antique hand-made, hand- and machine-quilted, bed- and crib-sized quilts and wall hangings. Admission is $3.00.
Certified quilt appraiser Neva Hart will be on hand both days to provide verbal or written appraisals of your quilts for insurance or donation purposes. Verbal appraisals are $15 per quilt or 3 quilts for $30. Written appraisals are $50.
Quilt expert Paula C. Golden will present a slide show and lecture entitled “Quilts of Virginia” on Saturday. Golden co-authored the book Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899: The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle.
Antique quilts from the collection of Tony Williams will be featured in an antique bed turning both days of the show. The quilts are placed on a bed then one by one they are turned and held up for the audience while a narrator describes the quilt, its date, and its story. The antique bed turning is a fun and informative event for the whole family!
Local quilters will be on hand throughout the house demonstrating various quilting techniques. A viewers’ choice award will be given to the contemporary quilt most admired by visitors. Refreshments will be served.
The Giles County Historical Society (www.gilescountyhistorical.org) works to perpetuate interest in the history of Giles County; provides a repository for Giles County family histories, documents, and artifacts; assists those interested in genealogical research; and voices concerns and pursues the preservation of any and all endangered Giles County history including artifacts, sites, and records. The newly-formed Giles Arts Council (www.gilesartscouncil.org) is a non profit organization dedicated to the encouragement, nurturing and promotion of the visual, performing and needle arts in Giles County.
The Pride in Our Heritage Quilt Show III will take place at the historic Andrew Johnston House, 208 North Main Street, Pearisburg, Virginia on September 5th and 6th from 1pm to 5pm. The Giles County Historical Society and Giles Arts Council are sponsoring the event which will feature contemporary and antique hand-made, hand- and machine-quilted, bed- and crib-sized quilts and wall hangings. Admission is $3.00. Certified quilt appraiser Neva Hart will be on hand both days to provide verbal or written appraisals of your quilts for insurance or donation purposes. Verbal appraisals are $15 per quilt or 3 quilts for $30. Written appraisals are $50.
Quilt expert Paula C. Golden will present a slide show and lecture entitled “Quilts of Virginia” on Saturday. Golden co-authored the book Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899: The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle.
Antique quilts from the collection of Tony Williams will be featured in an antique bed turning both days of the show. The quilts are placed on a bed then one by one they are turned and held up for the audience while a narrator describes the quilt, its date, and its story. The antique bed turning is a fun and informative event for the whole family! Local quilters will be on hand throughout the house demonstrating various quilting techniques. A viewers’ choice award will be given to the contemporary quilt most admired by visitors. Refreshments will be served.
The Giles County Historical Society (www.gilescountyhistorical.org) works to perpetuate interest in the history of Giles County; provides a repository for Giles County family histories, documents, and artifacts; assists those interested in genealogical research; and voices concerns and pursues the preservation of any and all endangered Giles County history including artifacts, sites, and records. The newly-formed Giles Arts Council (www.gilesartscouncil.org) is a non profit organization dedicated to the encouragement, nurturing and promotion of the visual, performing and needle arts in Giles County.
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