Get Cozy with the Brockville Museum’s latest exhibit, Quilting Memories

Brockville – A selection of heritage quilts is now on display at the Brockville Museum. The exhibit explores the stories tied to each quilt, which date from between 1885 and 2007.

The Brockville Museum is currently open Wednesday-Friday noon-4 pm. Admission is by donation. This Family Day Monday, February 19th though, the museum will be open 10 am-4 pm and will be the first day to view the new exhibit.

“This display is not about the technique, the tools, the art medium, or even the history of quilting. This display is about the story – the story that was hand-stitched into each of these local quilts” says Museum Curator, Natalie Wood.

“The quilts we’ve selected to display are different types of memory quilts from the museum’s own collection. Visitors will see examples of crazy quilts, signature quilts, and commemorative quilts; each with a unique local story” adds Wood.

Although the exhibit does not focus on technique, The Thousand Islands Quilters’ Guild provided some notes about each quilt, which are included in the display.

Quilting Memories marks the first time pieces from the museum’s textile collection have been displayed in over a decade. The temporary exhibit runs until December 13, 2024.

The Brockville Museum is located at 5 Henry St. in Downtown Brockville and is currently open Wednesday-Friday noon-4 pm. Admission is by donation.

For more information about the Brockville Museum: www.brockvillemuseum.com Additional information about the exhibit is also available on the museum’s Facebook and Instagram pages @BrockvilleMus

The Brockville Museum is also open Monday, February 19 for Family Day, 10 am-4 pm.