“Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced”

–The New York Times

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The River Gallery presents year-round exhibitions curated by Souls Grown Deep that explore the history and artistic heritage of Gee’s Bend.

BETWEEN HISTORY AND MEMORY: DINAH MILLER’S LEGACY IN GEE’S BEND

Between History and Memory: Dinah Miller’s Legacy in Gee’s Bend explores the life of Dinah Miller, the earliest known quiltmaker of Gee’s Bend and matriarch of generations of quilters. Through family stories, archival research, and works by her descendants, the exhibition highlights her lasting influence on the community’s traditions and the history of American art.

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Mark your calendar for the 2026 Airing of the Quilts Festival on Saturday, October 3rd in Gee’s Bend, Alabama.

This beloved annual event honors the community’s generations-old quiltmaking tradition with vibrant quilt displays and sales, hands-on workshops, guided tours, live music, and more—celebrating the artistry, history, and enduring spirit of Gee’s Bend.

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Gee’s Bend Heritage Trail

The Gee’s Bend Heritage Trail commemorates the 10 Gee’s Bend quilts that appeared on U.S. postage stamps in 2006. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore the community and its quiltmaking heritage at your own pace.

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Mary’s Dirt Road Tours

Craft your own unforgettable journey! Led by Andre Pettway, son of renowned quilter Mary Leathea Pettway, these tours offer a deeply personal and authentic experience. Famous for its vibrant quilting heritage, this charming community invites you to explore its storied past and creative present.

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Logo of Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy with a stylized flower made of red and peach shapes and the words "Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy" in red and black text.

Founded in Alberta in 1966, the Freedom Quilting Bee was a cooperative of quilters who used collective making as a pathway to economic independence, community empowerment, and civil rights advancement.

Today, the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy offers year-round exhibitions, workshops, and tours that invite visitors to learn about this enduring tradition of activism and artistic excellence—and to engage directly with the women who continue to carry it forward.

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Vacation with an Artist:
Quilts of Gee's Bend with Loretta & Marlene

Experience the quilting tradition in Gee's Bend, recognized as one of the most important African-American visual and cultural contributions to the history of art within the United States, with master quilters Loretta and Marlene. Learn how to hand stitch quilts in Gee's Bend style while enjoying the slow pace of rural Alabama life and experiencing the legacy of quilt making.

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