The Great Lakes Seaway Trail War of 1812 Bicentennial Quilts Traveling and Educational Exhibit is on the road to the World Quilt Show New England in Manchester, New Hampshire August 16-19, 2012.
The exhibit includes 26 quilts made in 1812-true style plus educational interpretive panels, designed by artist Bob McNamara, which depict various aspects of the war, including the civilian effort.
The exhibit includes 26 quilts made in 1812-true style plus educational interpretive panels, designed by artist Bob McNamara, which depict various aspects of the war, including the civilian effort.
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail War of 1812 Bicentennial exhibit will travel from now through 1814 in recognition of the War’s Bicentennial. It has already visited historic sites in Canada, including Upper Canada Village, and Fort Wellington in Prescott, Ontario.
The traveling exhibit is supported by a grant from the New York Council on the Humanities.
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