Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation
May 2007
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Mississippi Quilt Association Gala to honor Vicksburg’s Martha Skelton
Martha Skelton is a Mississippi quilt artist who has been recognized by the American Quilting Society as one of the Top 20 Quilters in the United States. The Mississippi Quilters Association is publishing a commemorative book featuring Martha Skelton and her quilts so that others may know the work of this great quilt artist. Her work has been documented and a manuscript has been prepared for the book. All proceeds from the gala will assist in the publication of Martha Skelton’s book. The gala event will include:
For more information, please contact Shirley Wiltshire at 601-795-7033 or visit the Mississippi Quilt Association website at www.mississippiquilt.org. Smithsonian New Harmonies Coming to SCHF
The exhibit will kick off its six weeks in Vicksburg on Thursday, June 28 with a Vicksburg Roots Music Celebration including a tribute to Vicksburg’s own Willie Dixon. The summer will be filled with workshops, children’s programming, concerts and lectures celebrating Vicksburg’s own musical heritage. SCHF is seeking memorabilia and collectables to include in the local exhibit to accompany the Smithsonian Exhibit. Items will be on loan and displayed during the exhibit June 28 through August 9 at the Cultural Center. Photographs and memorabilia of local blues legend Willie Dixon, invitations to Red Tops dances, fliers and photographs from the Blue Room and costumes from the filming of “O Brother Where Art Thou” are the kinds of items SCHF is hoping to obtain for the exhibit. SCHF is also looking for volunteers for the busy summer ahead. Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the exhibit and programming including docents, food preparation, greeters, mailings, help with the children's workshops and much more. If you have items for inclusion in the local exhibit or if you would like to sign up to volunteer, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email us at info@southernculture.org. |
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For more information about activities, membership, or rentals, please call or stop by the SCHF office, 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180, 601-631-2997.
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