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Philosophy of Education

The Quilt & Textile Museum and its parent organization, the Heritage Center of Lancaster County, are dedicated to the concept of lifelong learning, recognizing that people of all ages benefit from museums and their collections.

Fundamentally, museums are educational institutions. The Quilt & Textile Museum endeavors to provide meaningful learning opportunities and experiences for the entire community:

  • Curriculum support and professional development opportunities for Teachers.

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  • A variety of Students programs that are relevant to curriculum at many grade levels and meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards.

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  • Programs for Adults and Families that provide interesting content about local history and decorative arts, as well as opportunities for participants to try their hand at creating a traditional craft.

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  • Special opportunities just for Quilters.

    Related Links

    American Quilter's Society

    National Quilting Association

    Public Broadcasting Service - America Quilts

    Smithsonian Institute

    The Quilter Magazine

    Quilter's Newsletter Magazine

    Professional Association of Appraisers - Quilted Textiles

    WomenFolk - America's Quilting History

    New Pathways Into Quilt History


    Antique Quilt and Textile Dating


    The Quilter Community

    National Online Quilters

    McCall's Quilting

    Quilting Arts Magazine

    Fiberarts Magazine

    Quilter's World Magazine

    Chitra Publications - QuiltWorks Today

    Chitra Publications - Miniture Quilts


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