- This page, The Mystery of Prescott Quilt of Names, is offered by
- DCR Office of Watershed Management
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
The Mystery of Prescott Quilt of Names
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Quabbin Reservoir
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Overview
- Rain date: In case of bad weather we will convert to 100% virtual program.
- Fees: Free
- Capacity: In-person seating limited to 45 people.
A winter presentation offered by the DCR Les and Terry Campbell Quabbin Visitor Center.
This program will be offered in-person and over Zoom. To register, follow the link below and chose to attend in-person or to receive the Zoom link. In case of bad weather we will convert to 100% virtual program.
The Mystery of Prescott Quilt of Names
Step back in time and delve into the intriguing story behind a remarkable artifact that has woven together generations - a quilt embroidered with fifty signatures from 1895, hailing from Prescott, Massachusetts. Who created this piece of history, and why? How did it make its way to the Hitchcock Chair Museum in Riverton, Connecticut, and who played a crucial role in returning it to the Swift River Valley Historical Society? Join historical interpreter Karen Traub as she embarks on a fascinating journey to unravel the quilt’s past.
Register here: Sunday February 2, 2-3pm The Mystery of Prescott Quilt of Names