Year-round attractions

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.

The River Gallery

Located at the Gee’s Bend Welcome Center, The River Gallery presents year-round exhibitions curated by Souls Grown Deep, exploring Gee's Bend's extraordinary history and artistic heritage. On display through August 2024: The History of Gee’s Bend from 1816 to the Present.

Mon: 10:00 am–1:00 pm, Tue - Sat: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

The Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy

Located in neighboring Alberta, The Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is a museum, community center, and gift shop that offers year-round exhibitions, workshops, and tours.

Tue - Sat: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

Inagural Event

Gee’s Bend
Spring Yard Show

Saturday • April 25 • 2026

Experience Gee’s Bend at the inaugural Gee’s Bend Spring Yard Show, a community-led, open-air event along County Road 29 where residents share quilts and local history in their own yards.

Explore at your own pace and connect directly with the people and stories of the Bend.

A suggested donation of $25 helps support the event, and pre-registration is encouraged. Join the Visit Gee’s Bend Mailing List to be notified when registration opens.

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Aerial view of an outdoor event with white tents, colorful umbrellas, and two square-shaped structures with vibrant, geometric patterns, set among trees and grassy areas, with parking lots and roads on the edges.

Featured Event

2026 Gee’s Bend
Airing of the Quilts Festival

Saturday • October 3 • 2026

Join the Gee’s Bend community in this annual celebration of its generations-old quiltmaking tradition, featuring quilt displays and sales, workshops, guided tours, food, music, and more.

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Spring Makers Market @ the Bee
Mar
14

Spring Makers Market @ the Bee

Spring will be springin‘ at the Bee! As the weather warms and the days grow longer, we invite you to come visit us on Saturday, March 15th, from 10 am – 3 pm, as we launch our first Maker’s Market featuring some of our best makers: selling quilts, quilted items, soaps, candles, tees, baked goods, and more! #BuyItInGeesBend.

This free event is open to all, with advance registration encouraged.

Registration: https://fqblegacy.org/event/spring-makers-market-the-bee/
Location: 4295 County Road 29, Alberta AL 3672o
Questions: 334-573-2065
For more information contact info@FQBLegacy.org

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Apr
5
to Apr 11

Quilter Workshop & Retreat: Experience the Art, History, and Spirit of Gee’s Bend

Step into the rich quilting tradition of Gee’s Bend, a place celebrated not only for its breathtaking, improvisational quilts but also for its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Our FQB Legacy Quilter Workshop & Retreat offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this cultural legacy guided by expert quilters from the Gee’s Bend community.

What to Expect

This 5-day retreat (6 hours per day) is designed for quilters of all experience levels—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artisan. You’ll learn the distinctive techniques of Gee’s Bend quilting in a relaxed, welcoming environment where creativity knows no rules.

What’s Included:

  • All Supplies Provided:

    • Fabric pieces, including upcycled old clothes (shirts, pants, dresses, etc.)

    • Scissors, threads, needles, pins, seam rippers, small quilting hoops

    • Tip: Bring your own thimble or fabric scraps if you’d like to personalize your project!

  • Quilting Instruction:

    • Learn to lay out and piece a quilt block (16×16 to 20×20 inches) by hand or sewing machine (if available).

    • Hand quilting techniques are taught step by step by experienced Gee’s Bend quilters.

    • Option to bring your own materials or learn exclusively with provided blocks.

    • Unfinished blocks? Make arrangements with the quilter to have them completed and sent to you.

No rules. No pressure. Just creativity and connection.
Whether you’re cutting, sewing, or stitching, expect to have “Sew Much Fun” while fostering new friendships and soaking up the inspiring history of Gee’s Bend.

Learn more and register here.

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Makers Monday
Apr
6

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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Gee's Bend Spring Yard Show
Apr
25

Gee's Bend Spring Yard Show

Experience Gee’s Bend in a way that’s personal, welcoming, and entirely community-led at the inaugural Gee’s Bend Spring Yard Show. This new open-air event invites visitors to travel along County Road 29, where residents will display quilts and other pieces of Gee’s Bend history and culture in their own yards—creating a one-of-a-kind journey through the community.

With no central hub, the Spring Yard Show encourages exploration at your own pace and offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the people and stories that make Gee’s Bend so special. Designed as an accessible and affordable way to welcome visitors, this intimate event offers an authentic glimpse into everyday life, creativity, and tradition in the Bend.

A suggested donation of $25 helps support the event, and pre-registration is encouraged.
Sign up for the Visit Gee’s Bend newsletter for early access when registration opens.

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Makers Monday
May
4

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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Makers Market @ The Bee
May
9

Makers Market @ The Bee

Set within the historic grounds of the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy, the Makers Market invites visitors to explore handmade goods created by Gee’s Bend artists. Each item reflects individual practice, shared history, and the creative spirit of the community—offering a relaxed way to browse, connect, and support local makers.

Location: 4295 County Road 29, Alberta AL 3672o
Questions: 334-573-2065
For more information contact info@FQBLegacy.org

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Makers Monday
Jun
8

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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Juneteenth Youth Quilting Project @ The Bee
Jun
19

Juneteenth Youth Quilting Project @ The Bee

4th Annual Juneteenth Youth Quilting Project @ The Bee

Join us at The Bee for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Youth Quilting Project—a joyful, hands-on celebration of heritage, creativity, and community. Rooted in the belief that preserving history begins with passing it on, this special program invites young people to learn the art of quilting and connect with a tradition that has long shaped Gee’s Bend.

As opportunities for intergenerational learning become rarer, this project creates space for children to stitch, listen, learn, and imagine themselves as the artists of the future—carrying forward both cultural knowledge and creative possibility. In honoring Juneteenth, we honor freedom, memory, and the power of teaching the next generation.

Open to children ages 3 and up, this day will be filled with food, fun, learning, and hands-on quilting activities in a welcoming, celebratory environment.

All are welcome. Come celebrate our heritage and tradition together.

Location: 4295 County Road 29, Alberta AL 3672o
Questions: 334-573-2065 or email info@FQBLegacy.org

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Makers Monday
Jul
6

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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Aug
2
to Aug 8

Quilter Workshop & Retreat: Experience the Art, History, and Spirit of Gee’s Bend

Step into the rich quilting tradition of Gee’s Bend, a place celebrated not only for its breathtaking, improvisational quilts but also for its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Our FQB Legacy Quilter Workshop & Retreat offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this cultural legacy guided by expert quilters from the Gee’s Bend community.

What to Expect

This 5-day retreat (6 hours per day) is designed for quilters of all experience levels—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artisan. You’ll learn the distinctive techniques of Gee’s Bend quilting in a relaxed, welcoming environment where creativity knows no rules.

What’s Included:

  • All Supplies Provided:

    • Fabric pieces, including upcycled old clothes (shirts, pants, dresses, etc.)

    • Scissors, threads, needles, pins, seam rippers, small quilting hoops

    • Tip: Bring your own thimble or fabric scraps if you’d like to personalize your project!

  • Quilting Instruction:

    • Learn to lay out and piece a quilt block (16×16 to 20×20 inches) by hand or sewing machine (if available).

    • Hand quilting techniques are taught step by step by experienced Gee’s Bend quilters.

    • Option to bring your own materials or learn exclusively with provided blocks.

    • Unfinished blocks? Make arrangements with the quilter to have them completed and sent to you.

No rules. No pressure. Just creativity and connection.
Whether you’re cutting, sewing, or stitching, expect to have “Sew Much Fun” while fostering new friendships and soaking up the inspiring history of Gee’s Bend.

Learn more and register here.

View Event →
Makers Monday
Aug
3

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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Makers Monday
Sep
7

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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2025 Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival
Oct
3

2025 Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Airing of the Quilts Festival on Saturday, October 3 in Gee’s Bend, Alabama. This beloved annual event honors the community’s generations-old quiltmaking tradition with vibrant quilt displays and sales, hands-on workshops, guided tours, live music, and more—celebrating the artistry, history, and enduring spirit of Gee’s Bend.

View Event →
Makers Monday
Oct
5

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

View Event →
Makers Monday
Nov
9

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

View Event →
Makers Market @ The Bee
Dec
5

Makers Market @ The Bee

Set within the historic grounds of the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy, the Makers Market invites visitors to explore handmade goods created by Gee’s Bend artists. Each item reflects individual practice, shared history, and the creative spirit of the community—offering a relaxed way to browse, connect, and support local makers.

Location: 4295 County Road 29, Alberta AL 3672o
Questions: 334-573-2065
For more information contact info@FQBLegacy.org

View Event →
Makers Monday
Dec
7

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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Makers Monday
Mar
2

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

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Monthly Quilt Workshop @ The Bee
Feb
21

Monthly Quilt Workshop @ The Bee

The FQBL offers a monthly workshop to visitors to Gee’s Bend. The sessions are taught by local Gee’s Bend quiltmakers, and attendees learn to design and make a quilt top and the process of completing a quilt block.

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Quilted Hearts Workshop @ The Bee
Feb
14

Quilted Hearts Workshop @ The Bee

Stitch hand-to-heart this Valentine’s Day.

Join us in Gee’s Bend for a Quilted Hearts Workshop @ the Bee—a hands-on celebration of love, connection, and creativity. Each participant will receive materials to make their very own quilted heart to take home!

Register here

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Makers Monday
Feb
2

Makers Monday

Makers Monday is a monthly creative gathering hosted by Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, held the first Monday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM, featuring hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community knowledge.

View Event →
Jan
4
to Jan 10

Quilting Retreat: Experience the Art, History, & Spirit of Gee’s Bend

Step into the rich quilting tradition of Gee’s Bend, a place celebrated not only for its breathtaking, improvisational quilts but also for its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Our FQB Legacy Quilter Workshop & Retreat offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this cultural legacy guided by expert quilters from the Gee’s Bend community.

What to Expect

This 5-day retreat (6 hours per day) is designed for quilters of all experience levels—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artisan. You’ll learn the distinctive techniques of Gee’s Bend quilting in a relaxed, welcoming environment where creativity knows no rules.

What’s Included:

  • All Supplies Provided:

    • Fabric pieces, including upcycled old clothes (shirts, pants, dresses, etc.)

    • Scissors, threads, needles, pins, seam rippers, small quilting hoops

    • Tip: Bring your own thimble or fabric scraps if you’d like to personalize your project!

  • Quilting Instruction:

    • Learn to lay out and piece a quilt block (16×16 to 20×20 inches) by hand or sewing machine (if available).

    • Hand quilting techniques are taught step by step by experienced Gee’s Bend quilters.

    • Option to bring your own materials or learn exclusively with provided blocks.

    • Unfinished blocks? Make arrangements with the quilter to have them completed and sent to you.

No rules. No pressure. Just creativity and connection.
Whether you’re cutting, sewing, or stitching, expect to have “Sew Much Fun” while fostering new friendships and soaking up the inspiring history of Gee’s Bend.

Learn more and register here.

View Event →
2025 Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival
Oct
4

2025 Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival on Saturday, October 4 in Gee’s Bend, Alabama. This beloved annual event honors the community’s generations-old quiltmaking tradition with vibrant quilt displays and sales, hands-on workshops, guided tours, live music, and more—celebrating the artistry, history, and enduring spirit of Gee’s Bend.

View Event →