How quilts were used in the Underground Railroad
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How quilts were used in the Underground Railroad
I attended a presentation yesterday by a group of ladies from Linden, Texas who showed and told about how quilts were used in the underground railroad. The presentation was held at our local college and room was packed. It was very informative and very interesting. the quilt on display looked like an ordinary sampler quilt. But, the different patterns held a secret message. Some of the patterns were the monkey wrench, the wheel, the bear paw, the crossroads, the log cabin, the drunkard path, the star. If you ever get a chance to see this presentation, be sure and go. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed a light lunch provided by our local Home Extension Officers.
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It probably is a myth, but it is a believable myth. How do we know that some of this is not true? I, too, love the story. I've made the quilt in Eleanor Burns' book (eh-hum -- the top only; still not quilted). It was a fun and interesting experience. Love the poem that goes with it.
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I've heard it was a myth but it seems so reasonable .... people running had to have some kind of signaling system to know which routes were safe and which homes were open to them. I believe these stories were partly true.
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