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African American Quilt Documentation Day in Washington, D.C.
November 1, 2026National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC
Quilt Documentation Day From 10 am to 4 pm, join us in the Great Hall to celebrate, preserve, and explore local quilting history. The African American Quilt Documentation Study Group will document your family quilt, creating a permanent record that helps historians and researchers better understand its social and cultural significance. Bring in your family quilt, regardless of condition, to be examined, photographed, and recorded in the national African American Quilt Registry. Free; advance registration is required. To sign up, click the button to register, or send an email to [email protected]