AFRICAN AMERICAN QUILT DOCUMENTATION STUDY GROUP (AAQDSG)
A place to uncover African American Quilt History and Quilt Documentation for the preservation of family heritage.
WHY ARE WE HERE?
Our purpose is to inspire understanding of the social, cultural, and artistic significance of African-American quilts. Our goal is to document, research, and preserve African-American quilt history through data collection and collaboration with local, state, and national societies, museums and universities.
2025 EVENTS
African American Quilt Documentation Training Seminar
Date: March 15–16, 2025
Online Registration: https://aqsg.app.
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African American Quilt Documentation Study Group
AAQDSG is a platform committed to documenting, researching and preserving African- American quilt history. Our purpose is to preserve our cultural legacy and traditions through documentation and research of African American quilts, the quilt makers, and their untold stories. These quilts are not just simple, warm blankets. In African American culture they symbolize a powerful tool for expression, resistance, and hope. Each stitch, color, and pattern convey unspoken tales of the rich tapestry of African-American history.
Quilting holds significant importance within the African-American community, serving as a way to tell stories and...
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