Gone, leaving fond memories

     From May 5 to June 27, the Union Museum of History and Art held an exhibit of 66 vintage quilts, all hand-sewn by Union Parish residents from 1880 to 1989.  During the exhibit, 487 people visited the display and marveled at the exquisite craftsmanship shown in the quilts.  Visitors were touched by the love and generosity woven into these artworks, many of which were given as gifts for major life events --  weddings, new babies, graduations -- and are today special family treasures.
     A very special thanks to Karen Bradford and Pat Seager, curators, who worked with families in choosing a beautiful collection of quilts for the museum.  We are supremely grateful to all the 33 individuals who shared their treasured quilts with the public.  Thanks also to our exhibit sponsors, Plum Creek and the Friends of the Museum.  We also are grateful to our museum docents who greet exhibit visitors and guide them through the displays.  During the quilt exhibit alone, docents donated 193 volunteer hours!
      Additional note: Of the 487 visitors, 173 (36%) were from out of the parish.  We are always delighted to receive guests from Ruston, West Monroe, Monroe, El Dorado, Shreveport, and beyond!
     The quilt exhibit is now a beautiful memory, leaving a lasting impression in the minds and hearts of hundreds of museum visitors.