Last updated: 1/26/2012
926 S. Washington St.Marion, IN 46953
P.O. Box 681Marion, IN 46953
| March - November |
| Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
General Admission $4.00;
Seniors (65 & over) & Students $3.00;
Children 6-12 $1.00;
Members free; memberships available in museum store
Quilts have left a lasting legacy on the American and internatinal scene, especially since the late 20th century quilt revival. The QHF is located in the restored historic Marie Webster House -- designer, early 20th century entrepreneur, and author of first book solely dedicated to the history of the quilt.
The Quilters Hall of Fame was founded by Hazel McDowell Carter of Vienna, VA, in 1979 as an adjunct of her larger Continental Quilters Congress business. In 1991 Marie Webster was inducted into the hall of fame posthumously. A Webster granddaughter offered her grandmother's house in MArion, IN, to the hall of fame as a potential permanent home. Consequently, the annual induction ceremonies and accompanying quilt exhibits were moved from Virginia to Indiana in 1992. The fully restored Marie Wesbter House officially opened as a museum in July 2004. Eleven of 16 living honorees were present for this historic event. As of July 2006 there are 36 honorees, three are from Great Britain and four are men. Nominations come from the public.
The Quilters Hall of Fame collects artifacts having to do with the lives of its honorees.
The reseach collection is in its infancy and has to do with the careers and the artwork of our honorees.
The exhibit at the hall of fame changes March 1st; July 1st and Oct 1st approximately, depending upon the day of the week on which the 1st falls. Opening events take place opening week. In additionm an annual Celebration takes place the 3rd weekend of July to induct a new honoree. Multiple lectures, workshops and quilt exhibits are held throughout the Marion community at that time.
Elected Board of Directors from all over the country
Access: Members
Appointment required: Yes
All members of The Quilters Hall of Fame receive our bi-annula newsletter. An electronic newsletter is in the works. Members of our support group, The Freinds of The Quilters Hall of Fame, recieve a newsletter 8 times a year.
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