JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 26, 2021 – Staff members at Graham Cave State Park invite the public to the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt Display at the visitor center Friday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 31. The free exhibition will be open to the public during the following visitor hours:
- Friday, Oct. 29, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 30, 12:30-4 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 31, 8 a. m. to noon; 12:30-4:30 p.m.
A digital exhibition is also available for viewing online at missouri2021.org/bicentennial-quilt.
Since the pioneer days of the American Midwest, quilts have been a cornerstone of Missouri culture, fashion and tradition. In honor of our great state’s 200th anniversary, the State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri Star Quilt Company, in partnership with the Missouri State Quilters Guild, created the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt. Using one quilt block for each Missouri county and the independent City of St. Louis, the project features the unique characteristics of Missouri culture and style.
The Montgomery County block was designed by Linda Ann Eatherton. She writes, “Nestled in the hills above the Loutre River in Montgomery County, Graham Cave State Park features an unusual sandstone cave. Artifacts reveal that people occupied the cave 8000 to 10,000 years ago. Graham Cave State Park has 386 scenic acres and is a wonderful hiking location.”
As the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt travels statewide, Missourians have an opportunity to learn about the rich geographic and cultural diversity of the state.
For more information about this event, please call Graham Cave State Park at 573-564-3476. The park is located at 217 Highway TT, 2 miles west of Danville.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.