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The Underground Railroad Quilting Retreat
It’s safe to say that one of the things we quilters love most about our craft is its rich history. Some historians believe that African Americans seeking freedom from slavery may have used a quilt code to navigate the Underground Railroad. Quilts with patterns named “wagon wheel,” “tumbling blocks,” and “bear’s paw” appear to have contained secret messages that helped direct slaves to freedom. Jordan Village is the perfect backdrop for a quilting retreat and performance based on this theme.
Dates: February 12, 13 and 14, 2010.
Quilting Workshops: Feb 12, 13 and 14 held at the Stone School House in Jordan. Built in 1859 this quaint school house has been restored (complete with separate entrances for boys and girls) and provides the perfect ambiance for our weekend.
Cost: Retreat including meals, classes and Saturday performance $195.00 (plus GST)
Saturday Night (Feb. 13) 7:00pm Featured Performance: “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman” by Leslie McCurdy.* Jordan Station United Church, 4105 Bridgeport Drive, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0.
*Tickets for the Saturday performance are available to the public. Cost: $27.50 + GST
Class size is limited. Please call (905- 562-1505) to register.
