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History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, is bringing back “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant series of quilt shows in collaboration with local textile guilds. This free public exhibition series, beginning on Sunday, May 3, in collaboration with the Quilt Guild by the Sea (QGbtS), will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship.
Quilt lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to enjoy these one-day-only pop-up displays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., coinciding with the City’s Riverwalk Jazz Brunch series. Quilts will be on display draped over the second-story balcony and showcased inside the New River Inn Museum, offering visitors a rich blend of craftsmanship and history.
“We’re proud to partner with Quilt Guild by the Sea to showcase the artistry and storytelling behind this timeless textile tradition that transcends generations,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “This art truly unites the community through its modern visual narratives woven with passion, preservation and family history. We invite guests to enjoy a day of exploration and music with us amidst the shaded palms and beautiful waterfront views on the Riverwalk.”
QGbtS began in 2011 with a group of six women with a common interest in quilting, sharing ideas, community service, and fellowship. Now, with more than 125 members, the group gives back to the community through distribution of quilts to Quilts of Valor, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Infusion Center, Lynn Cancer Institute of Boca Raton and Delray Beach Hospital, and Women in Distress. It also creates Comfort Bears for the Achievement Center in Delray Beach and the Children’s Place in Lake Worth.
History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.
History Fort Lauderdale
Since 1962, History Fort Lauderdale has served as the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors. It brings the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Guests to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910 – present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. History Fort Lauderdale is located at 231 SW Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets. History Fort Lauderdale is a nonprofit agency supported by memberships, grants and charitable contributions.
Funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.
Photo courtesy of History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale will present “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant series of quilt shows in collaboration with local textile guilds. This free public exhibition series,
beginning with the Sunday, May 3, collaboration with the Quilt Guild by the Sea, will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship.
Photos courtesy of Quilt Guild by the Sea and its members.
