Events

Juneteenth Quilt Show Opening Reception

Friday, June 18, 2021 | 6-8pm | Shaker Historical Society

Juneteenth Speaker Series: Sandra Noble, Gloria Kellon & Priscilla Bradley

Saturday, June 19, 2021 | 1-3pm | Shaker Historical Society

Join the Shaker Historical Society in celebrating Juneteenth by highlighting the voices and stories of three members of the African American Quilt and Doll Guild. Learn about the stories and inspiration behind their work, their process and how their work is a reflection on African American history. Joining us will be:

• Sandra Noble presenting on "Freedom" at 1:00pm

• Gloria Kellon on "The Story & The Secrets" at 1:30pm

• Priscilla Bradley tells the story of "Winnie: Her Journey to Freedom" at 2:00pm

Juneteenth Speaker Series: Mary Pinckney

Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 5pm | Shaker Historical Society

African American Quilt and Doll Guild member Mary Pinckney will discuss "A Little Doll History" at the Shaker Historical Society. This talk is part of our Juneteenth Speaker Series in conjunction with the Juneteenth Quilt Show, on view in the Lissauer Gallery through September 12, 2021.

Juneteenth Speaker Series: Regina Abernathy & Jakki Dukes

Saturday, July 10, 2021 | 1-3pm | Shaker Historical Society

African American Quilt and Doll Guild members Regina Abernathy and Jakki Dukes will discuss "A Wonderful Love Story & Juneteenth" and "History Remembered," respectively, at the Shaker Historical Society. This talk is part of our Juneteenth Speaker Series in conjunction with the Juneteenth Quilt Show, on view in the Lissauer Gallery through September 12, 2021.

Juneteenth Speaker Series: Geneva Sarratt & Barbara Eady

Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 5pm | Shaker Historical Society

African American Quilt and Doll Guild members Geneva Sarratt and Barbara Eady will discuss "A Coat of Many Colors" and "Free to Marry," respectively, at the Shaker Historical Society. These talks are part of our Juneteenth Speaker Series in conjunction with the Juneteenth Quilt Show, on view in the Lissauer Gallery through September 12, 2021.