The Art of the Quilt
The New Castle Historical Society presents,
The Art of the Quilt
Date : May 21st – June 26th, 2022, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time : 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue : The New Castle Historical Society, 100 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Ticket price : $10 members, $15 non-members
(Chappaqua, NY ) The Art of the Quilt is a celebration of 19th, 20th, and 21st century quilts displayed in the summer residence of Horace Greeley and the home of the New Castle Historical Society.
On view are thirty-five handmade quilts, spanning three centuries, many made by local residents. From the humble beginnings of a quilt, oftentimes made from a woman’s bag of fabric scraps to the intricate work of applique and trapunto, this exhibit is a curated panorama of the many forms of quilting; representing classic patterns and motifs to ‘flights of fancy’ in creativity and ingenuity.
Highlights of the exhibit include the 1895 “Crazy Quilt” donated to the New Castle Historical Society by the descendants of the Dodge family, one of the original Quaker families to settle in Chappaqua, an “Album Quilt”, oftentimes called a “Friendship Quilt” comprised of individual blocks, created by the maker with their name embroidered within the square and a “Patriotic Quilt”, appliqued with a multitude of motifs reflecting the American Revolution up to 1903, when the quilt was made.
All proceeds benefit the NCHS, a non-profit, member supported organization.
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About New Castle Historical Society
The New Castle Historical Society was chartered to discover, preserve and communicate knowledge of the history of the Town of New Castle. The Horace Greeley House, the Greeley family’s country home from 1864-1872, is the headquarters for the Society’s programs, exhibits, and extensive research resources. The Museum Archives include books, photographs, costumes, maps, local diaries, and merchants’ records. Special collections include information about the Quakers. The Horace Greeley House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It provides a handsome example of 19th-century architecture as well as having historic significance as the former home of one of the town’s most celebrated residents. The house is situated on a hillside close to the center of town, where it has been a well-loved landmark for nearly 150 years. The New Castle Historical Society, chartered as a non-profit organization by New York State in 1966, actively pursues its mission to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the Town of New Castle. Over 150 working volunteers, serving under the leadership of the Board of Trustees and an executive director, staff the Society’s programs. The NCHS maintains a particularly active partnership with local schools and provides programs and research opportunities for other groups and individuals of all ages. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 1-4 p.m. for public tours. Appointments may be made for other times and for group tours by calling the Museum at (914) 238-4666. The Museum Gift Shop will be open during posted hours. The Horace Greeley House is handicapped-accessible. The Museum grounds also include gardens with period plantings. 100 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514 www.newcastlehs.org