News Airing of the Quilts generates significant economic benefit for Alabama’s Black Belt Special to the BBNN Updated Feb 3, 2026 The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee’s Bend generated more than $700,000 in visitor spending and drew attendees from more than 25 sta…
News Camden among 12 Alabama towns to visit each month Nathan Prewett Updated Jan 16, 2026 Camden was included in a list of 12 towns in Alabama to visit each month by AL.com.Â
News Gee's Bend quilts featured on entryway at new Elevation Hotel in Montgomery Nathan Prewett Jan 2, 2026 A quilt pattern from Gee's Bend in Boykin on an entryway obelisk is said to be the first thing that visitors will see at the new Elevation Hot…
News Gee's Bend Legacy Museum partners with Flawless Delivery Alabama for workforce, hospitality training Nathan Prewett Dec 15, 2025 The Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy Museum has partnered with Flawless Delivery Alabama for workforce and hospitality training and will hold a gra…
News 2025 Airing of the Quilts offers unique cultural experience Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Updated Sep 17, 2025 The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival – set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Gee’s Bend community of Wilcox County – promises to spotlight the ar…
News Kay Ivey includes Gee's Bend on list of favorite travel spots Nathan Prewett Updated Sep 17, 2025 Gee's Bend, the community in Boykin famed for their quilts, is on a list of favorite travel spots for Gov. Kay Ivey.Â
News Gee's Bend quilter included in '50 over 50' list by Forbes Nathan Prewett Aug 8, 2025 Gee's Bend quilter Mary Lee Bendolph was included in a "50 over 50" list highlighting successful women entrepreneurs by Forbes.Â
News Gee's Bend quilter to debut exhibition in Selma on June 5 Nathan Prewett May 29, 2025 Gee's Bend quilter Cathy Mooney will debut her first solo exhibition titled "Stitched Up" at Gallery 905 in Selma on June 5, curated by Paul B…
News May Day event in Gee's Bend featured on Alabama Public Television Nathan Prewett May 2, 2025 A May Day event that took place in Gee's Bend was featured on an episode of "Journey Proud" on Alabama Public Television.Â
News Quilts Festival Awareness Tour stops in Montgomery tomorrow Nathan Prewett Mar 21, 2025 Montgomery will be the first stop in the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour by the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Â
