Throughout history women have used needle skills to express opinions, political viewpoints and dissatisfaction with the social circumstances of their times. While women were frequently discouraged from publicly speaking out, many were able to influence the world around them through their needlework, quilting patterns and quiet determination. Join Mary as she presents numerous antique and contemporary quilts from several collections which illustrate the “silent” segment of society in a very real way. Together you can explore the historical voice that women have employed to affect the path of American history.