Meeting Cancelled

Tonight's meeting of the South Sebastian County Historical Society cancelled due to predictions of extreme weather conditions.

2013 Airing of the Quilts

Our heartfelt thanks to our show sponsors, Alpha Delta Chapter ESA,  the many talented quilters, our advertisers, Mic Griffith, the Greenwood Tradition, the Greenwood Democrat, our stalwart volunteers, our members, our show visitors

and our families for a wonderful show. If you weren't able to make the show this year, we hope this sampling of quilts will whet your appetite for next year's event.

"Airing of the Quilts" This Weekend in Greenwood

The fourth annual Airing of the Quilts Quilt Show is coming to the historic Rock Gym, 300 East Gary, in Greenwood, AR this weekend. Hours are Saturday, May 11, 9 AM-5 PM and Sunday, May 12, 12 PM- 4 PM. Admission is $5 at the door. There will be vendors.

Come see us Saturday and Sunday. With almost one hundred quilts, there are beautiful creations to delight every visitor. A trip to the Airing of the Quilts is a great gift for Mom. The quilt show is sponsored by Alpha Delta Chapter, ESA. Proceeds benefit the South Sebastian County Historical Society.

Belle Point Quilt Guild and South Sebastian
County Historical Society member Debbie Gibbs
with two of her quilts.

Historical Society Members Louise Stewart and Glenda Wallace
pose among the vintage quilts at the Vineyard Cabin.

Vintage quilts will be displayed at the Old Jail Museum, in the Vineyard Cabin, the Ole Barn and the Redwine Pioneer Schoolhouse. The museum curator has created a vintage hat display to complement the quilts.

A Little Rain Didn't Stop the Fun

Some hearty soles braved the weather and ventured out to celebrate Kentucky Derby Day "Old Jail Style." Mint juleps were served on the porch of the Vineyard Cabin as visitors listened to the sounds of "Just Us," Herschel Parker and the "Dulcimer Darlings." Don McGee and is mules Jed and Jesse provided wagon rides around town, as the ladies delighted all with their hats. Horseshoe games were played on the grounds of the Redwine Pioneer Schoolhouse.

Mrs. Cabe, Vernon Stewart and Debbie Gibbs were awarded prizes from Stylin' Hair Salon, the Ware House and AlliWoodsFrederick.com for their hats.

If we reprise this event, we'll hope for better weather, but it was agreed that a good time was had by all despite the rain and cold.

Saturday is Kentucky Derby Day at the Old Jail Museum!

Bring the kids and join us for some old-fashioned family fun Saturday, May 4 from 12-3 at the Old Jail Museum Complex.

On the Vineyard Cabin Porch

12-1 Cookies and "mint juleps"
       "Just Us" performs country favorites

1-2   Singer/songwriter/performer Herschel Parker

2      Show Us Your Hat-i-tude Hat Contest
        Dulcimer Darlings Perform

Horseshoe games from 12-3 on the Museum grounds

Mule Drawn Wagon Rides boarding at the courthouse east parking lot

Enjoy the vintage hat exhibit and learn about Greenwood's namesake, Judge Alfred Burton Greenwood, in the Museum. Admission to the museum by donation.

     
     

"Airing of the Quilts" in Greenwood May 11-12

Ladies in pioneer days brought their beloved quilts across the country in covered wagons and lovingly cared for them as treasured possessions.  Each spring, the ladies would “air” their quilts in the sunshine following long winter days and lots of usage.

The practice of airing the quilts continues with the Airing of the Quilts Quilt Show to be held Saturday, May 11th from 9-5 and Sunday, May 12 from 12-4 at the historic Old Rock Gym in Greenwood, AR.  The quilt show is sponsored by the Alpha Delta Chapter of ESA with proceeds benefiting the South Sebastian County Historical Society.

The “Airing of the Quilts” hopes to:

        Increase the public’s awareness and appreciation of the art of quilting
        Increase the interest and support of the South Sebastian County Historical Society

        Provide an encouraging environment for quilters to showcase and share their creative endeavors

Entry forms are available at Hancock Fabrics in Fort Smith and at The Ware House, Chamber of Commerce and Town Square Antiques in Greenwood.

Tickets are available from ESA and South Sebastian County Historical Society members, at the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, the Ware House, and Town Square Antiques in Greenwood. Tickets are also available at the door. The Old Rock Gym is located at the intersection of Main and Gary Streets in Greenwood.

If you have questions regarding the show, contact Joyce Cormack at 479-996-4474 or Martha Beshears at 479-996-2540.


In conjunction with the beautiful display of quilts at the gym, the Old Jail Museum on the Square in Greenwood will display vintage quilts among the museum’s artifacts, in the 1848 Vineyard Log Cabin, in the Redwine Pioneer School and the Ole Barn during the Quilt Show. The curator has arranged a special exhibit of vintage hats to complement the quilts. 

Historic Communities of Fort Chaffee: Do You Have Photos?

The coming of Fort Chaffee displaced many historic and prosperous communities and families. Joseph Chasteen, Chaffee Crossing Historian, will present the history of these communities at the April 15 meeting of the South Sebastian County Historical Society in Greenwood. Members of the community are asked to bring old photos, mementoes and stories to show and discuss. Time will be provided during the meeting for those who wish to speak. All are welcome.

 Monday, April 15, 7 PM, Community Room, Farmer's Bank, 71 West Center Street, Greenwood.
Photos: Nathan Cumbie home. Lockridge Store, Central.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!

May 4, Kentucky Derby Day at the Old Jail Museum. "Mint juleps" on the porch, live music, hat contest with prizes for prettiest, biggest, silliest. Mule drawn wagon rides, horseshoe games. Start decorating yours now! Vintage hat display in the Museum.

Pictured: Kerri McDaniel and daughter Hadley wearing vintage hats from the museum collection.

May 11 and 12, Airing the Quilts. Old Rock Gym on corner of Main Street and Gary. Saturday, May 11 (9-5), Sunday, May 12 (12-4). Tickets $5 at the door. Great Mother's Day activity. Entry form appears below. Right click, save and print.