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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-27/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring Maker's Market @ the Bee!
DESCRIPTION:Spring will be springin‘ at the Bee! As the weather warms and the days grow longer\, we invite you to come visit us on Saturday\, March 14th\, from 10 am – 3 pm\, as we launch our first Maker’s Market featuring some of our best makers: selling quilts\, quilted items\, soaps\, candles\, tees\, baked goods\, and more! #BuyItInGeesBend
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/spring-makers-market-the-bee/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T150000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly quilting workshop led by quiltmakers from Alberta and Gee’s Bend. In this intimate\, hands-on experience\, you’ll learn to design and piece a quilt top in the celebrated Gee’s Bend tradition\, complete your own quilt block\, and spend meaningful time with the women carrying this living legacy forward. \nThe workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from quiltmakers whose work continues to shape one of the most renowned quilting traditions in the world! \nJennifer Abrams will lead this month’s workshop. \nLunch and all materials are included. Space is limited\, and every registration directly supports the quilters and their work.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/monthly-quilt-workshop-march-2026/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-28/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-29/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Quilter Workshop & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day retreat (6 hours per day) is designed for quilters of all experience levels—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artisan. You’ll learn the distinctive techniques of Gee’s Bend quilting in a relaxed\, welcoming environment where creativity knows no rules. \nWhat’s Included \nAll Supplies Provided: \n\nFabric pieces\, including upcycled old clothes (shirts\, pants\, dresses\, etc.)\nScissors\, threads\, needles\, pins\, seam rippers\, small quilting hoops\nTip: Bring your own thimble or fabric scraps if you’d like to personalize your project!\n\nQuilting Instruction: \n\nLearn to lay out and piece a quilt block (16×16 to 20×20 inches) by hand or sewing machine (if available).\nHand quilting techniques are taught step by step by experienced Gee’s Bend quilters.\nOption to bring your own materials or learn exclusively with provided blocks.\nUnfinished blocks? Make arrangements with the quilter to have them completed and sent to you.\n\nNo rules. No pressure. Just creativity and connection.\nWhether you’re cutting\, sewing\, or stitching\, expect to have “Sew Much Fun” while fostering new friendships and soaking up the inspiring history of Gee’s Bend. \n  \nAdditional Information \n\nIndividual lodging is not included; participants are responsible for arranging accommodations. Visit geesbend.org for preferred accommodations.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/april-2026-quilter-workshop-retreat/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-51/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20251027T192504Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly quilting workshop led by quiltmakers from Alberta and Gee’s Bend. In this intimate\, hands-on experience\, you’ll learn to design and piece a quilt top in the celebrated Gee’s Bend tradition\, complete your own quilt block\, and spend meaningful time with the women carrying this living legacy forward. \nThe workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from quiltmakers whose work continues to shape one of the most renowned quilting traditions in the world! \nStella Mae Pettway will lead this month’s workshop. \nLunch and all materials are included. Space is limited\, and every registration directly supports the quilters and their work.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/monthly-quilt-workshop-april-2026/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260228T173518Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-47/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-48/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-50/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
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SUMMARY:Monthly Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly quilting workshop led by quiltmakers from Alberta and Gee’s Bend. In this intimate\, hands-on experience\, you’ll learn to design and piece a quilt top in the celebrated Gee’s Bend tradition\, complete your own quilt block\, and spend meaningful time with the women carrying this living legacy forward. \nThe workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from quiltmakers whose work continues to shape one of the most renowned quilting traditions in the world! \nSharon Ann Williams will lead this month’s workshop. \nLunch and all materials are included. Space is limited\, and every registration directly supports the quilters and their work.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/monthly-quilt-workshop-may-2026/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T201855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201855Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-30/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T202043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T202043Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-31/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T202138Z
UID:10000445-1781348400-1781355600@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-32/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260304T184058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T161530Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Youth Quilting Project
DESCRIPTION:The Juneteenth Youth Quilting Project is a free event for families and youth groups\, featuring hands-on quilting activities for all ages\, food\, music\, and a celebration of freedom and the living legacy of the Gee’s Bend and Alberta Quilters.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/juneteenth-youth-project/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T202232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T202232Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-33/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260304T173432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173432Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/closed/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T202629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T202629Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-34/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20251027T192705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193906Z
UID:10000422-1784368800-1784386800@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly quilting workshop led by quiltmakers from Alberta and Gee’s Bend. In this intimate\, hands-on experience\, you’ll learn to design and piece a quilt top in the celebrated Gee’s Bend tradition\, complete your own quilt block\, and spend meaningful time with the women carrying this living legacy forward. \nThe workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from quiltmakers whose work continues to shape one of the most renowned quilting traditions in the world! \nMarlene Bennett Jones will lead this month’s workshop. \nLunch and all materials are included. Space is limited\, and every registration directly supports the quilters and their work.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/monthly-quilt-workshop-july-2026/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T202726Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-35/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T202911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T202911Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-36/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20251211T001659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T004303Z
UID:10000436-1785664800-1786201200@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:August 2026 Quilter Workshop & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day retreat (6 hours per day) is designed for quilters of all experience levels—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artisan. You’ll learn the distinctive techniques of Gee’s Bend quilting in a relaxed\, welcoming environment where creativity knows no rules. \nWhat’s Included \nAll Supplies Provided: \n\nFabric pieces\, including upcycled old clothes (shirts\, pants\, dresses\, etc.)\nScissors\, threads\, needles\, pins\, seam rippers\, small quilting hoops\nTip: Bring your own thimble or fabric scraps if you’d like to personalize your project!\n\nQuilting Instruction: \n\nLearn to lay out and piece a quilt block (16×16 to 20×20 inches) by hand or sewing machine (if available).\nHand quilting techniques are taught step by step by experienced Gee’s Bend quilters.\nOption to bring your own materials or learn exclusively with provided blocks.\nUnfinished blocks? Make arrangements with the quilter to have them completed and sent to you.\n\nNo rules. No pressure. Just creativity and connection.\nWhether you’re cutting\, sewing\, or stitching\, expect to have “Sew Much Fun” while fostering new friendships and soaking up the inspiring history of Gee’s Bend. \n  \nAdditional Information \n\nIndividual lodging is not included; participants are responsible for arranging accommodations. Visit geesbend.org for preferred accommodations.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/august-2026-quilter-workshop-retreat/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20251027T192813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193733Z
UID:10000423-1786788000-1786806000@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly quilting workshop led by quiltmakers from Alberta and Gee’s Bend. In this intimate\, hands-on experience\, you’ll learn to design and piece a quilt top in the celebrated Gee’s Bend tradition\, complete your own quilt block\, and spend meaningful time with the women carrying this living legacy forward. \nThe workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from quiltmakers whose work continues to shape one of the most renowned quilting traditions in the world! \nJoeAnn Pettway West will lead this month’s workshop. \nLunch and all materials are included. Space is limited\, and every registration directly supports the quilters and their work.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/monthly-quilt-workshop-august-2026/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T203051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T203051Z
UID:10000450-1787396400-1787403600@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-37/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T204209Z
UID:10000452-1788606000-1788613200@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-38/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T204315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T204315Z
UID:10000453-1789210800-1789218000@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-39/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20251027T192851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193618Z
UID:10000424-1789812000-1789830000@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly quilting workshop led by quiltmakers from Alberta and Gee’s Bend. In this intimate\, hands-on experience\, you’ll learn to design and piece a quilt top in the celebrated Gee’s Bend tradition\, complete your own quilt block\, and spend meaningful time with the women carrying this living legacy forward. \nThe workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from quiltmakers whose work continues to shape one of the most renowned quilting traditions in the world! \nAnnie Lou Square will lead this month’s workshop. \nLunch and all materials are included. Space is limited\, and every registration directly supports the quilters and their work.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/monthly-quilt-workshop-september-2026/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260227T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T204547Z
UID:10000454-1790420400-1790427600@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Guided Tour at the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is an intimate\, small-group experience led by our resident historian or a knowledgeable guide from the FQBL community. As you move through the museum together\, you’ll explore the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee — a Black women-owned and operated quilt cooperative established during the Civil Rights Movement and built here in Alberta\, Alabama. Women from Alberta and Gee’s Bend worked side by side to create economic opportunity and lasting change. \nYou’ll hear how the women of ‘the Bee’ built economic power and played a vital role in the struggles for Civil Rights\, Voting Rights\, and Women’s Rights. \nThe tour includes a 30-minute documentary film that deepens the story of ‘the Bee’ and the women who built it. There is space to ask questions\, reflect\, and connect. Afterward\, guests are invited to visit the gift shop\, where you can support today’s makers and carry a piece of this living legacy home.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/guided-tour-40/
LOCATION:Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy\, 4295 County Road 29\, Alberta\, AL\, 36720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260416T114448
CREATED:20260304T182352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T182543Z
UID:10000471-1790985600-1791071999@fqblegacy.org
SUMMARY:Airing of the Quilts Festival
DESCRIPTION:For the full festival schedule\, visitor information\, and event details\, visit the official Airing of the Quilts Festival website.
URL:https://fqblegacy.org/event/airing-of-the-quilts-festival/
LOCATION:Festival Grounds\, 12021 County Road 29\, Boykin\, AL\, 36723
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