America250 Quilt Show Quilt Show in SALISBURY Maryland

Come join Poplar Hill Mansion in Salisbury, MD as we celebrate the Semiquincentennial with the America 250 Quilt Show on September 27, 2026 from 12:00-4:00.

This non-juried show will allow quilters from the region to submit their interpretations of American patriotism and the American spirit.

This show will consist of five categories each with a unique theme of Americanism (please see attached guidelines for categories and more info). Winners in each category and Best in Show will be chosen by votes of the visitors to the show. Prizes will be awarded to each winner.

Ever since the American War for Independence, women created quilts with patriotic colors and motifs. Early quilt blocks such as Lincoln’s Platform, Whig’s Defeat, Tippecanoe, Log Cabin, and War Between the States, show that women were interested in and influenced by national events, such as politics, westward expansion, and war, even when their lives were mostly confined to the home. Quilts have always been an expression of art and a time capsule in American history. We’re excited to showcase this beautiful form of artistry and expression for the 250th celebration of America.