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The Airing of The Quilts
Written By: Sandi Rogers, Cashiers Historical Society | Issue: May 2024
Cashiers Historical Society’s busy 2024 calendar ensures that the past is not simply remembered, it’s celebrated. For instance, there’s the Airing of the Quilts, set for May 24-25.
Cashiers Historical Society is home to an array of activities and events that the whole family will enjoy.
From May to December, you can find something for everyone.
A large part of Cashiers Historical Society’s mission is hosting educational events that showcase the heritage of Appalachia and Cashiers. Airing of the Quilts is one such event that CHS is proud to continue for the third year. The event once again will take place on the wonderful grounds and the four historic buildings located on Highway 107 South that make up the historical society. This year the family friendly event will be celebrated Memorial Day weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Airing of the quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After the long winter, the women of the household would hang their quilts outside to freshen them before storing each until next winter. To honor the tradition, CHS will have on display quilts from area quilters, as well as quilts from the Appalachian Women’s Museum and the Mountain Valley Quilters who are responsible for the “Quilts of Valor” for veteran’s and first responders. To continue the celebration, there will be a variety of crafts to enjoy with the painting of your own barn square as well as an opportunity to make a bitty broom and a corn husk doll.
Once again there will be fresh bread and jam and jelly to enjoy and purchase. And as always there are activities and crafts for the children.
Finally, this year there will be a special exhibit housed in Col. John’s Cabin featuring Work and leisure: Tourism and the Creation of Modern Cashiers.
CHS invites you to help make this a memorable event by bringing your family and inviting your friends to see the quilts and enjoy the many activities. CHS is a 501(c)(3) organization and while the event is free, donations are a necessity to our continuation and appreciated.
Lastly, do you have a quilt that has a story? Would you like to share a favorite family quilt? Or maybe you would like to volunteer Memorial Day weekend Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25. Any questions, call the office (828) 743-7710 or (828) 883-2990.
