Somerset County - Bridgewater - Unraveling History: Quilts in the 18th & 19th Centuries


Saturday, February 8 – Somerset County

Unraveling History: Quilts in the 18th & 19th Centuries

    The Somerset County Society is pleased to announce the first of this year’s History Talks on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Dana Bala, an expert in historic quilts, will present a program on Textiles and Quilts in the 18th and 19th Centuries from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Somerset County Historical Society headquarters in the Van Veghten House, 9 Van Veghten Drive, Bridgewater NJ, 08807.

   Ms. Bala will discuss textiles—their cost and production—from the time of the American Revolution, up to the time of the American Civil War, when quilting became a truly American tradition and format for expression. Her program is hands-on: she will bring quilts, fabrics and clothing so that participants can touch the materials, including clothing of the period. Ms. Bala has been quilting for 15 years. She combines her love of history and fabric by researching historic quilts, patterns, techniques, and the textile industry.

   The program is open to the public, but seating is limited. There is a suggested $5 donation. For reservations, please email the number of seats needed and name to info@somersethistorynj.org.

Please note, this program is on Saturday, February 8, not the usual Sunday meeting time. The house is open for tours and research from 11-3 PM that day. The doors for the presentation will open at 1:30 p.m.    
Location: 9 Van Veghten Dr, Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807, USA

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