Quilt exhibit extended at Vanishing Texana Museum

Due to popular demand, the 2024 Quilt Exhibit has been extended through Tuesday, July 9 at the Vanishing Texana Museum in Jacksonville.

The exhibit, made up of 20 historical or locally significant quilts, was curated by Debra Burkett.

The lead quilt is made up of 62,968 quarter-inch squares.

The oldest quilt, titled “Whigs Retreat,” was made at the time of the end of the Whigs political party and the emergence of today’s Republican party.

“Texas, Our Texas” is a newer quilt that won a Blue Ribbon at the 2018 Tyler Quilt Show.

There are signature quilts on display. The 1932 Cove Springs Methodist Church quilt was made as a fundraiser during the depression and includes the name of the U.S. Senator from Texas, John Tower. While signature quilts generally have the names sewn on them, the museum has one that has been signed by celebrities like the Statler Brothers, George Strait, NBC’s Today Show and many others.

A free exhibit guide is available for guests to enjoy a self-guided tour of the quilts. Even if you’ve previously visited the museum, there will be many new items to see.

Your Vanishing Texana Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Admission is free at the museum’s 300 S. Bolton location.