Brown Bag Lecture: Pre-Civil War Quilts

Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

Civil War quilts were used by abolitionists and fugitive slaves to send messages to those traveling through the Underground Railroad. Based on the book “Lizzie’s Story: A Slave Family’s Journey to Freedom” by Dr. Clarice Boswell, Connie Martin’s mother, Martin tells the fascinating story of how these quilt codes were kept and used by her ancestors. Discover the code meanings and interpretations that have been passed down through generations. Connie Martin is a 6th generation descendant of captured African slaves. *Registration Required

This program is being held virtually via Zoom. Register through Zoom directly: Pre-Civil War Quilts