Exhibits
"Quilts"
Exhibit opens Saturday, January 21The
History Center has dozens of quilts in its collection. These quilts
tell countless stories about the women who made them and the families
that treasured them. Quilting is one of the oldest art forms with
evidence of quilting dating back to ancient Egypt and China. Unlike
early American quilters, the quilters of today make
creations that do
much more than provide warmth. Quilting is an outlet to show both skill
and creativity. A quilter puts his or her heart and soul into each
stitch. Studying quilts and their significance can tell us a lot about
not only the person who created the quilt, but about the times in which
he or she lived. This exhibit explores the people of Linn County as
captured in over 100 years of quilt making.
Quilts
reveal a multitude of historical topics simply by the design, fabric
choice, and reason they were made. Westward expansion, pioneer life,
development of the textile industry, wars, politics, economics,
religion, and working women are just of few of the histories reflected
in the patterns of American quilts.
The
History Center is partnering with the East Iowa Heirloom Quilters to
present this temporary exhibit. In addition to the exhibit opening on
January 21st, a special reception will be held on Saturday, March 3rd
to showcase the art quilts that will be on view in the conference room.
Check the website for additional quilt programs being offered
throughout the duration of the exhibit.
Union Station Fireplace
If
you remember the days of passenger trains and the Cedar Rapids Union
Station, you’ll want to visit the History Center to see the recently
unveiled rebuilding of the fireplace that stood for many years in the
Cedar Rapids train depot. The Union Station fireplace exhibit features
and audio presentation with photos depicting the history of the train
station.Permanent Gallery Exhibits



Visit our museum gallery to learn more about Linn County, Iowa. The gallery features information and displays on archaeology , Native Americans, farming, immigration, local industries and people.
