Last updated: May 8, 2021
Thing to Do
Follow the Quilt Discovery Experience
Wrap yourself up in the history of America as it is seen through the eyes of a quilter. Throughout the years quilts have become unique accounts of history. Take a walk through the past at Homestead National Historical Park and discover how quilt making reflects who we are as a country.
The “Quilt Discovery Experience,” a unique way for visitors to learn how American Women used quilts, and quilt block designs to convey their family history. Thousands of quilt blocks and patterns have been created and sewn throughout the years. The patterns on display in the “Quilt Discovery Experience” were used in the quilts made by homesteading women.
Follow the trail to learn more about quilt making and the history of quilts and how they truly are documents of history, reflecting who we were as a nation and a people.
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Activity
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Follow the trail to learn more about quilt making and the history of quilts and how they truly are documents of history, reflecting who we were as a nation and a people.
Wrap yourself up in the history of America as it is seen through the eyes of a quilter. Throughout the years quilts have become unique accounts of history. Take a walk through the past at Homestead National Monument of America and discover how quilt making reflects who we are as a country.
The “Quilt Discovery Experience,” a unique way for visitors to learn how American Women used quilts, and quilt block designs to convey their family history. Thousands of quilt blocks and patterns have been created and sewn throughout the years.
The patterns on display in the “Quilt Discovery Experience” were used in the quilts made by homesteading women. Over a hundred and twenty years worth of popular patterns which were used between 1862, when the Homestead Act was signed by President Abraham Lincoln and when the Act was repealed in 1986, are displayed for all to see! Follow the trail to learn more about quilt making, and see how a quilt, represents so much more.
Wrap yourself up in the history of America as it is seen through the eyes of a quilter. Throughout the years quilts have become unique accounts of history. Take a walk through the past at Homestead National Monument of America and discover how quilt making reflects who we are as a country.
The “Quilt Discovery Experience,” a unique way for visitors to learn how American Women used quilts, and quilt block designs to convey their family history. Thousands of quilt blocks and patterns have been created and sewn throughout the years.
The patterns on display in the “Quilt Discovery Experience” were used in the quilts made by homesteading women. Over a hundred and twenty years worth of popular patterns which were used between 1862, when the Homestead Act was signed by President Abraham Lincoln and when the Act was repealed in 1986, are displayed for all to see! Follow the trail to learn more about quilt making, and see how a quilt, represents so much more.
Age(s)
All ages
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed on the trails.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
This trail is not paved. There is a all-tertain prairie wheelchair availble in the Heritage Center.
Learn more about the Quilt Discovery Experience and ask a ranger about the Quilt Discovery Experience companion booklet to take with you as you explore Homestead National Historical Park.