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february, 2020

wed19feb12:00 pm1:00 pmBlack History Month: Quilt Cards/El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana12:00 pm - 1:00 pm El Camino Real LibraryAudience:AdultsCategories:Black History Month

Time

(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

El Camino Real Library

4264 E Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
323.269.8102

Event Details

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the Underground Railroad and Quilt Codes. It is believed that secret codes and symbols were sewn into quilts and used as visual maps to assist fugitive slaves in their escape to freedom. You’ll create your own Log Cabin quilt design using colorful paper.

Black History Month recognizes, celebrates, and honors the rich and diverse history and important contributions and achievements of African Americans, and is observed annually during the month of February.

For adults

Celebre el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana aprendiendo la historia del ferrocarril subterráneo y el código de las colchas. Se cree que los símbolos y los códigos secretos fueron cosidos en las colchas que se usaron como mapas para asistir a los esclavos fugitivosUsted creará su propia colcha de cabaña usando papel colorido.

El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana reconocecelebra y honra las importantes contribucioneslogros y la diversa historia de los afroamericanosEsta se celebra anualmente en el mes de febrero.

Para adultos

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