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Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)
Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers

Join author Linda LaPinta as we discuss her new book Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers: Three Centuries of Creativity, Community, and Commerce. As LaPinta says, we’ll consider quilts “through the lens of Kentucky history, women’s history, social history, the history of race relations, gateways to our past and doorways to our current state.” Special guests will include quilt artists “Sunshine Joe” Mallard and MJ Kinman, each of whom is featured in LaPinta’s book. They will share their quilting journeys and some of the stories behind their breathtaking quilts. Registrar and manager of collections engagement Tish Boyer will be on hand to show and discuss quilts from the Frazier Museum’s collection. Guests can purchase copies of Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers from the museum’s shop and the author will be available to sign them.

Frazier Winter Book Club (Members Only): 1–2 p.m.
Public Program: 2–3 pm in the Brown-Forman Theatre
Admission (Registration Required; Includes Museum Access): $14 (Free to Frazier Members)

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Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around a cozy fire and solving a mystery or two. We can’t wait to hang out - sign up today for some winter fun at the Frazier!

In from the Cold 

Monday, Dec. 30 - Cold Case: History’s Unsolved Mysteries.  From Roanoke to Amelia Earhart to sea monsters and more, we’ll look at some amazing cases that have gone ice cold. 

Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Birth of Cool: History is full of really cool people – from Shakespeare to Houdini. We’ll learn about people who were stars in their day for things as diverse as painting, tightrope walking, escape artistry and more. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 – Cozy up by the Fire: Books are the perfect item to have when cozied up by the fire. We’ll be talking all things book from Sherlock Holmes to a special guest session for our camp littles. 

Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

Winter Break Camp
Jan 2
Winter Break Camp

Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around a cozy fire and solving a mystery or two. We can’t wait to hang out - sign up today for some winter fun at the Frazier!

In from the Cold 

Monday, Dec. 30 - Cold Case: History’s Unsolved Mysteries.  From Roanoke to Amelia Earhart to sea monsters and more, we’ll look at some amazing cases that have gone ice cold. 

Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Birth of Cool: History is full of really cool people – from Shakespeare to Houdini. We’ll learn about people who were stars in their day for things as diverse as painting, tightrope walking, escape artistry and more. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 – Cozy up by the Fire: Books are the perfect item to have when cozied up by the fire. We’ll be talking all things book from Sherlock Holmes to a special guest session for our camp littles. 

Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

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In this member-exclusive workshop, dive into the basics of genealogy and learn how to uncover your family’s history. Special guests from Louisville Genealogical Society will outline foundational research techniques, tools for tracing ancestry, and tips for organizing findings. Perfect for beginners looking to start their journey into the past.

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