Photo taken by Esther Kamoche Robinson
Montpelier Mansion is located in Prince George's County in Laurel, Maryland. It was originally built by Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne in 1780's. It was home to four generations of Snowdens, as well as enslaved Africans. The former plantation house is now a National Historic Landmark. It is approximately 70 acres of fields and wooden paths which used to be comprised of about 9,000 acres. The Snowdens were friends of George Washington who stopped by their home on his way to and from his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia. He would travel to Annapolis, Philadelphia, and other places north and south of Montpelier Mansion.
This month Montpelier Mansion is featuring African American Quilts by Uhuru Quilters Guild located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
These quilts and others will be on display until the end of February. They are worth viewing in person. Please click on the links below for more information.
Thanks for visiting.
Peace, Love, and Joy
Esther Kamoche Robinson
Digital Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montpelier_Mansion_(Laurel,_Maryland)
Educational Link
What stories are the quilters conveying?
How are these quilts important to African American culture?
What can you concluded about the mood of each quilt?
What elements did the artist use to convey the mood?
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