“Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced”

–The New York Times

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The Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy invites you to explore a community whose contributions to the history of American culture are unrivaled.

Year-round exhibitions, workshops and tours provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the tradition of activism and artistic excellence in Alberta and Gee’s Bend and engage with the extraordinary women who uphold it to this day.

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Gee’s Bend Heritage Trail

The Gee’s Bend Heritage Trail commemorates the 10 Gee’s Bend quilts that appeared on U.S. postage stamps in 2006. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore the community and its quiltmaking heritage at your own pace.

VAWAA: Vacation With An Artist

Experience the quilting tradition in Gee's Bend, recognized as one of the most important African-American visual and cultural contributions to the history of art within the United States, with master quilters Loretta and Marlene. Learn how to hand stitch quilts in Gee's Bend style while enjoying the slow pace of rural Alabama life and experiencing the legacy of quilt making.

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The River Gallery presents year-round exhibitions curated by Souls Grown Deep that explore the history and artistic heritage of Gee’s Bend.

On view through August 2024

A HISTORY OF GEE’S BEND FROM 1816 TO THE PRESENT

From the settlement of a cotton plantation by Joseph Gee in 1816 through the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement to heralded exhibitions at major art museums worldwide, this exhibit explores key moments in the history of the storied community of Gee’s Bend.