In celebration of Black History Month, area residents joined the Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center’s Culture Keepers to create patches for a large Community Quilt at The Mall at Prince Georges on Saturday, February 18 from 12pm to 4pm in Center Court. Experienced guest quilters, Dr. Joan Gaither and Cynthia York assisted the public in creating a quilt depicting community life in Prince George’s County. This month, student members of the Culture Keepers worked together to learn a new skill and the history behind their community.
This event was sponsored by Wells Fargo.
The patches will be sewn together into a large king sized quilt that will be displayed at the Mall in Prince George's this spring. The Mall at Prince Georges; Center Court 3500 East West Highway (Route 410); Hyattsville, MD 20782
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| This Family just finished thier patch! |
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| Wow! Dr. Gaither brought one of her quilts to display at the Event |
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| Dr. Gaither and Bryanna Rathers learning how to transfer images to fabric! |
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| Joi Waller is hard away making her patch |
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| Bryanna, Rachel, and Amira holding up one of Dr. Gaither's Quilts |
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| "Look there" Cynthia York (Our Guest Quilter) is assisting Bryanna |
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| Dr. Gaither and Jordan Shakelford! Jordan is our Museum's Intern and an ALUMNI from Center for Visual & Performing Arts at Suitland High School! |
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| Hi Ms. Wilson! Art Teacher from Suitland High School came and made a patch! YAY! |
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| Rachel is ironing on the images to the fabric patches! |
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| Beautiful patches created by community residents! |
