Quilts from The Underground Railroad DVD

DVD Version 50 MINUTES OF VIEWING Jump aboard the train for a historical look at quilts from the 1860s and the significant part they played in helping slaves communicate “undercover.” Well gather our “monkey wrench” and hop onto the “wagon wheel-” follow the “bears paw” trail through the mountains- and gather safely at the “crossroads.” This is an adventure that you won’t want to miss. Eleanor Burns shares a story passed down through families about a link between slave-made quilts and the Underground Railroad. Slaves reportedly made coded quilts and then used them to navigate their escape. Eleanor Burns continues the story- showing antique quilts that represent the secret code. She leads you into construction of the same quilts using new reproduction fabric.

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