Please read this appeal from Historic Annapolis' Marcos Salaverria!
Historic Annapolis in partnership with Bates Middle School and Dr. Joan M.E. Gaither will be conducting an exciting two-part community event Monday, March 19 from 8:00-10:30 am and again Friday, March 23 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Threads of Time addresses the important local event in 1966 when Bates High School in Annapolis was intergrated. Sixth-grade Bates Middle School students are currently studying this period in history. Working with local artist Dr. Joan M.E. Gaither students will be creating documentary story quilts, illustrating the local story of desegregation and what it means to the students today. Each student will create a quilt square design reflecting their understanding of the effects of integration/desegregation. Students will travel from station to station to complete their work. Each student's contribution will be transfered to cloth and be embellished. All students' completed quilt squares will be combined to create several larger quilts at a later date. With a total of 275 children participating volunteer assistance is greatly needed on both of these event days.
Volunteers will assist at different work stations by: digitally scanning/copying completed student designs, ironing of transfer prints, and cutting of cloth. No sewing experience is necessary. A desire to contribute to this community program and share your own viewpoint of this period is greatly appreciated!
This unique project is an opportunity for Historic Annapolis to make a strong showing of support in the local community. All HA staff members are encouraged to attend one or both of these event days.To participate in this worthwhile event and for more information please contact (410)-267-6312 or
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To view samples of Dr. Joan M.E. Gaither's work please visit www.joangaither.com.
on Friday, 09 March 2012
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