Presentation is based upon the book "Lizzie's Story: A Slave Family's Journey to Freedom." Learn how quilt codes were used by slaves, their meanings and interpretations.
Connie Martin incorporates storytelling with a display and explanation of 18 beautifully hand-crafted quilt replicas. The quilts represent patterns and special stitching used over 300 years ago by abolitionists and fugitive slaves to signify escape routes to the North. Martin’s presentation is based upon her mother’s book: "Lizzie’s Story: A Slave Family’s Journey to Freedom" by Dr. Clarice Boswell. Learn how these quilt codes were used by Martin's ancestors, their meanings and interpretations that have been passed down to her: a 6th generation descendant of captured American slaves.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Library Event |
The Main Library is located in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library in downtown Columbus at 536 Fifth Street. Completed in 1969 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, it features library collections for children, teens, and adults. It also houses the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, Family and Local History collection, and BCPL Create studio.