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Experience the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt: a gathering for remembrance—October 18
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This Saturday, October 18, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will host Bound Together: Day of Community—a public gathering honoring the lives memorialized in the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt.
This free event invites the community to reflect, connect and remember those lost to racial terror in Jefferson County through art.
Read on for info about this powerful event.
Here’s what you can expect during the event:
This free event is the grand finale of the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt, a moving tribute to the 33 African Americans who were lynched in Jefferson County between the 1800s and 1940s.
The quilt was created through a powerful partnership between Create Birmingham, Jefferson County Memorial Project (JCMP), Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project and BCRI.
“This quilt is a powerful display of unity and resistance rooted in Birmingham’s Civil Rights legacy.”
Tiffani Saxton, BCRI’s VP of Strategy & Engagement
You can expect:
- Live performances
- Hands-on art-making activities
- A thought-provoking panel discussion
- Free food (while supplies last)
- Free access to BCRI, including the exhibit Bound Together: Threads of Remembrance
Bound Together: Day of Community event details
- When: Saturday, October 18 | 10AM–2PM
- Where: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Details
“This quilt is a tapestry of remembrance, resilience and reconciliation.”
Gina Mallisham, JCMP
Whether you’re looking to reflect, connect or experience something deeply rooted in Birmingham’s history and future, this event is for you. Come out and honor the legacy of our community through the stories woven into the Jefferson County Memorial Day Quilt.
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