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Coming to the DAR Museum:

March 1 - December 31, 2019

From the Museum:

Today’s culture makes it easy for American women to engage in the world around them, thanks to advances in both women’s rights and technology. But between 1820 and 1920, many women chose to respond to current events and trends creatively, through one of their prescribed activities: needlework. Quilts allowed women to engage in the world while conforming to their era’s gender roles, which restricted middle-class women to the private, domestic sphere. This exhibition will present quilts that reflect their makers’ interest in their world.

Hours

Open: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed: Sundays and federal holidays

Admission

The DAR Museum is open to the public, free of charge. Some group tours and special events may involve a fee; see events and tours for details.