The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) is an historical complex that shows a fascinating and inclusive snapshot of Rockingham County's rich history. The complex consists of the main museum, which is located in the historic Wentworth Courthouse, and the Wright Tavern, a restored 19th century inn and tavern.The...
The City of Reidsville has two quilt squares at Market Square that depict iconic buildings and the way of life in Reidsville. One square shows historic buildings located in downtown Reidsville and gives a nod to the City’s rich farming and tobacco history by featuring a red tractor and tobacco...
Once a sprawling 1,000 acres, this farm has been in the Jones family since 1858. Today Lucy (Jones) Mason owns the 58 acres where this square is located. The family raised tobacco at one time and still raise registered black angus cows today. The quilt square design features a photo...
The RCC campus square is displayed on the Tobacco Factory of the Historical Village, located at 568 County Home Road in Reidsville. “Rockingham Community College’s Quilt Trail Committee, comprised of faculty and staff from RCC, developed a concept based on the North Star quilt pattern which refers to Rockingham County...
The Fine Arts Festival Association hosted an Art and Diversity workshop, led by Rockingham County natives RaShaun & Kionna Wilson. The workshop was funded through the North Carolina Arts Council as well as the Rockingham County Arts Council. As a result of the teachings through the two week workshop, the...
This Chinqua-Penn Trail quilt square was created in mosaic using hand cut stained glass. The featured images depict various scenes found along the 1.7 mile trail. The centerpiece shows the millstone Summer House, which also serves as the trail's logo. Other images include a Black Angus cow, a bluebird, bamboo...
This tobacco farm has been in the Gillie family for four generations. The square design features tobacco leaves and the International Harvester logo in the center to reflect the family’s use of those tractors. The quilt square hangs on the side of a barn that was used to cure tobacco.
A true depiction of American style, the Gunter Family proudly displays their square on the front of their family home. Wife and mom, Jessie Gunter quickly learned of the Quilt Trail shortly after moving to the area with her family. She loved the proud sense of community she felt as...
This antique store and vineyard in Eden is located in a log cabin and sits near the Virginia and North Caroline border. The quilt square design features outlines of Virginia and North Carolina along with grapevines in between to represent the dividing line between the two states.
