JUL 9 – SEP 27

Red and white is a classic colour scheme for quilt making that was very popular for over a century. This exhibition explores the infinite variations of pattern and design possible using just these two colours as well as the reasons behind why these colours were often paired.  Many of these quilts were made for fundraising purposes but others were made for domestic use and of course today, in Canada, red and white has a particular patriotic meaning. Come and celebrate over 50 red and white quilts, gathered from across southwestern Ontario, on display at the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum this summer!

WHAM would like to acknowledge and thank Heather Smith for organizing this exhibition and to the many contributors: Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives, Annandale National Historic Site, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Elgin County Museum, Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Huron County Museum, County of Lambton Museums, Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Dept., North Buxton National Historic Site, Wellington County Museum & Archives, Woodstock Museum National Historic Site, as well as a special thank-you to the Twilight Quilters’ Guild. 

-James Christison, WHAM Curator