BIG STONE GAP, VA – The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host a Sew On and Sew Forth Quilting Program on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the museum’s Victorian parlor.

A quilter understands the value of preserving the past. Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt or learn more about some of the quilts you own? If so, join us for our Sew On and Sew Forth Quilting program.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

The Appalachia Quilters Guild, a long-standing community organization that strives to preserve the art of quilting across generations, will be on the premises and will be demonstrating the art of quilting. They will have a quilting frame set up, and participants can try their hand at learning to quilt.

From 2 to 3 p.m.  

Do you have a quilt that you’re not sure of the pattern, age or how to store it properly? Historic Preservation Specialist Burke Greear and local quilter and artisan Suzanne Adams will be on hand to help with identifying the different patterns of quilts as well as how to fold and store them properly.

There is no charge to attend the Sew On and Sew Forth Quilting Program; however, regular admission rates apply for those wishing to tour the museum: $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and under 6 are free.

The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to make reservations in one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.