Presented by Framingham History Center

Stitching Revolution in Massachusetts: Lectures Series

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About This Event

Date: Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 – All Day

Location: Village Hall on the Common, 2 Oak St., Framingham, MA

Guest Lectures

Enjoy a great lineup of talks happening throughout both days in the same venue. Topics range from quilting traditions and family storytelling through embroidery, to local Revolutionary history.

Saturday, June 28:

  • 9:30 AM: Anna Tucker – Women’s Sewing Circles
     

  • 11:00 AM: Barbara Graceffa – Unintentionally on Purpose: An Introduction to Improv Quilts
     

  • 2:00 PM: Keynote Speaker: Valaria Poitier – Every Quilt Has a Story
     

Sunday, June 29:

  • 9:30 AM: Diana Annis – The Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project
     

  • 11:00 AM: Jim Parr & Kevin Swope – The American Revolution in Framingham
     

  • 2:00 PM: Astrid Reischwitz – Family History in Embroidery
     

  • 3:30 PM: Barb Vedder – Scrap Quilts

For Visitors from Out of Town

We’ll provide a list of local eateries and lodging options near the venue to help you plan your stay in Framingham. Whether you're coming for the day or the whole weekend, we’ve got you covered.

Questions?

Contact Claudia Ruiz, FHC Programs Manager: claudia@framinghamhistory.org

 

About This Event

Date: Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 – All Day

Location: Village Hall on the Common, 2 Oak St., Framingham, MA

Guest Lectures

Enjoy a great lineup of talks happening throughout both days in the same venue. Topics range from quilting traditions and family storytelling through embroidery, to local Revolutionary history.

Saturday, June 28:

  • 9:30 AM: Anna Tucker – Women’s Sewing Circles
     

  • 11:00 AM: Barbara Graceffa – Unintentionally on Purpose: An Introduction to Improv Quilts
     

  • 2:00 PM: Keynote Speaker: Valaria Poitier – Every Quilt Has a Story
     

Sunday, June 29:

  • 9:30 AM: Diana Annis – The Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project
     

  • 11:00 AM: Jim Parr & Kevin Swope – The American Revolution in Framingham
     

  • 2:00 PM: Astrid Reischwitz – Family History in Embroidery
     

  • 3:30 PM: Barb Vedder – Scrap Quilts

For Visitors from Out of Town

We’ll provide a list of local eateries and lodging options near the venue to help you plan your stay in Framingham. Whether you're coming for the day or the whole weekend, we’ve got you covered.

Questions?

Contact Claudia Ruiz, FHC Programs Manager: claudia@framinghamhistory.org

 

Getting There

Framingham History Center
2 Oak Street
Framingham, MA