The bus will depart at 1:00 pm for a trip to the New England Quilt Museum, mentioned in resident Joan Thormann’s AHA! talk on small museums, in Lowell to see the exhibit, Southern Quilts. The American South has a rich quilting history, steeped in tradition and passed down through the generations. The glorious designs, colors and patterns are unique to this region of the United States. The quilts created here reflect the influence of multiple cultural traditions brought to the region over the last four centuries. Approximate return: 4:30 pm. Fee: $29 for transportation and admission. Click ‘Register’ here to sign up for this event or request a paper Trip Sign Up form at the Front Desk and submit it to Front Desk staff.
