123: Patchwork Narratives: Discovering the Stories Behind Virginia's Quilt Museum {Ep 123}

Laughers, join us for another playful and uplifting episode as this one promises to bring you stories, laughter, and a dose of Virginia history. Prepare to be captivated by the powerful tales quilts whisper from the past as you journey through the fascinating world of the Virginia Quilt Museum, the official quilt museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia! Join us as Alicia Thomas, Executive Director, shares her personal journey, from internships to a master's degree in public history, before finding her calling at the Virginia Quilt Museum. Alicia's love for women's history shines through as she sees quilts as a powerful medium for telling their stories. Find out how through quilts, Alicia believes we can gain insights into women's lives, including their socioeconomic status and resourcefulness. Learn about some history about quilt patterns and find out about their sewing machine room featuring a collection of vintage sewing machines. Discover how these machines take you back in time giving you a glimpse into the craftsmanship and the competing businesses that produced them. Hear descriptions of their amazing collection of quilts from as early as 1806 and the works of quilt art you can see on the different floors of their museum. Listen to stories behind some of their historical quilts and learn how they curate their exhibits. With the museum being housed in a historic home, don’t miss learning about the multiple uses of the home that include being a hospital during the Civil War with tales of their ‘young soldier’ they affectionately call “Joe Joe” their friendly ghost! Plus, discover what else they have to offer with their events, educational programs, group tours, volunteer opportunities, raffle quilts and much more. Cheers!The Quilt Museum - be sure to sign up for their email list!Website: https://www.vaquiltmuseum.org/Facebook: Virginia Quilt MuseumInstagram: @vaquiltmuseumTheir recommended YouTube Channel: Textile Talkshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXsBpWjk3xVCTzucHkrU3ly5NlLa7mW3fLaughers, enjoy the award-winning delicious PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn!  Physical Location: 400 N Main St, Bridgewater, VA 22812 Website: www.prepopsterous.com Use Discount Promo Code: LAUGH15 and receive 15% Off To learn more about X2 Comedy (now FWAF Show) & Buy Tickets visit: www.x2comedy.com/ (now FWAF Show visit thefunnywomacks.com) Facebook & Instagram: @x2comedy (now The Funny Womacks)