Important Announcement: Bowman Library Renovations

Bowman Library will be installing new carpeting from January 12–23. During this time, some services will be limited:

  • Printing will be limited
  • Only laptop computers will be available
  • Study rooms will be unavailable
  • Access to many adult materials will be limited
  • Faxing and scanning will be unavailable

These services will still be available at both Handley Library and Clarke County branches.
Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to your library.

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COMMUNITY QUILTING BEE: Quilt Honoring the People Enslaved at Belle Grove

Program Type:

Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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Event Details

COMMUNITY QUILTING BEE:
Quilt Honoring the People Enslaved at Belle Grove

Two sessions: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come learn about memorial quilts that will honor the 270 individuals enslaved at Belle Grove from the 1780s to the 1860s. 

Community members stitched the name and birthdate of each person on fabric. Textile artist Carole Gary Staples of Ohio has arranged these blocks into family trees, bordered with vibrant African batik fabrics. Local quilter Pam Pampe has prepared the quilt for hand quilting, and now we invite everyone to join in the final steps of this tribute. 

All materials and instructions will be provided and no prior quilting experience is necessary.

For more information and to RSVP visit https://bellegrove.org/calendar/quilt
Please confirm your attendance by April 21.

More future events will be organized for the community to see the quilt and take a stitch.