Historian named National Humanities Center fellow
John Wood Sweet is documenting the life of Venture Smith, who wrote an account of his enslavement and freedom.
Source: unc.edu
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For these quilters, sewing isn't just a hobby. Their stitches honor their ancestors' stories
Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth, a group that’s predominantly women of color, say by making quilts, they hope their family's stories will carry on.
Source: wgbh.org
For these quilters, sewing isn't just a hobby. Their stitches honor their ancestors' stories
Members of a quilting guild called Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth say they are reclaiming their ancestral history in cloth. And by making quilts, they hope their stories – and their loved ones’ stories – will carry on.
Source: wbur.org
For these quilters, sewing isn't just a hobby. Their stitches honor their ancestors' stories
Researching your family tree can provide a feeling of belonging and a sense of identity. But for those Americans whose ancestors were enslaved, searching for their roots can be difficult if not impossible. One group of women honors its ancestors through the art of quilting.
Source: ctpublic.org
Farmhouse Revival: Renovation in full swing at Pawcatuck's historic Stanton-Davis homestead | Stonington
STONINGTON — Drive down Greenhaven Road in Pawcatuck too quickly and you might miss the oldest continuously operating farm in Connecticut. The Stanton-Davis Homestead, built by Thomas Stanton in 1677,
Source: thewesterlysun.com