Underground Railroad Quilt Square Craft

quilt patterns

Date(s):

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Time:

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Language:

English

Description:

Create a quilt square with historical significance using colorful paper.

All ages are welcome.

Because enslaved people were legally forbidden from learning to read, quilt squares were sometimes used as a visual communication system. These patterns contained hidden messages and vital information to guide those seeking freedom to safety.

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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