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People for Palmer Park's annual Log Cabin Day is held the last Sunday of June in Detroit's Palmer Park. In addition to the once-a-year tours of Senator Thomas and Lizzie Merrill Palmer's 1880's log cabin (only existing Log Cabin in Detroit), there are performers, hat-making and hat & bonnet parade/contest, food, facepainting, free ice cream, and other family fun. One of the highlights is the 102nd USCT Black Civil War History Group, who sets up camp and provides deep insights into American history. This video shows a member of the group who speaks about the significance of quilts in the Underground Railroad and how symbols and designs embedded in the quilts helped to lead slaves to freedom. Video by Barbara Barefield, barbarabarefield.com, peopleforpalmerpark.org

[@fxxy3239]

I just learned more in under 5 minutes listening to this wonderful woman than I did in one year of honors history.

[@narelleworks8448]

I had no idea the importance of quilts in Black American history. This lady’s ability to share the knowledge is wonderful. Could hear so much more from her. TFS. 🦘🐨💜

[@Happybidr]

I am a quilter and I knew a little of this but not most of it. What is also exciting to m==e is that it was women who were the ones who were making those quilting blocks that were so key to the successful journey of so many souls.

[@ushaparthasarathy9062]

Thank you for Educating me. I have done just a couple of quilts. Amazing, Heart warming history. God Bless you grand Ma. Respect and Regards for you.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lindazie2]

This is history,our history that we should never forget.The quilt beautiful and well spoken from a beautiful black woman.This quilt and one of many is just as beautiful as the paintings and sculptures in any gallery of the world and may it continue to be so.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

I make applique quilts but my adoptive mom is a Civil War quilter and made me an underground railroad quilt as an heirloom. One of my most prized possessions 🤗💜

[@margeryhandy7499]

Thank you so much for this lesson on these historical quilting patterns!

[@Ann-rf2wt]

What a beautiful speaker and quilt.

[@lauraporter6516]

Oh I love learning the history of the different quilt blocks! I'm just learning to quilt at 50. Thank you for preserving this history and knowledge.

[@BarbaraBarefield]

You are so welcome!

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[@laurac9213]

I could listened to this woman talk for LOTS longer!!!!!

[@jodyv1259]

Wonderful story! Thank you for sharing. My mom told me that our family (her cousins) had an Underground home in the country near Lexington, IL, also a short field away from the railroad tracks. So proud of the “good Americans” in our history ❤️

[@melodiegingras6757]

Thank-you mam for educating me on the slaves. I never had an idea about why the quilts were in done in those designs and now I know the legend behind it so I can share it with my quilting friends!

[@MsAmberSunshine]

Thank you for sharing this video ❤

[@gailjackson2663]

The town that I live in has homes with tunnels that lead to the river. This is an interesting bit of history. I am just starting to quilt. Will keep this in mind as I go on my new learning Thank you for sharing.

[@staylor8389]

Thank you for the education on these blocks. I will now go and find more information as it is so interesting.😊

[@annetyszka6404]

I have been reading Jennifer Chiaverini's book "The Union Quilters" and she tells of the quilts made by members of Elm Creek or surrounding area to use for the slaves to find the correct place to stay. Thank you for this video showing how the quilts were used.

[@angela.a.martinez7635]

I also just started reading that series. Such wonderful stories

[@judithlpn-quilter7757]

Thank You for teaching us. My favorite quilt pattern is the log cabin. I always use the red center because it was traditional.

[@kscamara123]

Thank you for preserving such an important part of the real American history!

[@tinylexie8153]

wait what?

[@quil10it]

There is no evidence at all that quilts were used in this way. Ask a quilt scholar or a quilt museum and they will verify. Totally fiction!

[@BarbaraBarefield]

Because there is no or little "scholarly" information about quilt codes does not mean that oral histories and intergenerational stories have no merit. Stories and messages have been embedded in fabric art and in all media and artistic/creative expression for centuries; the messages and symbolism may be enigmatic, never written down, passed down orally, or open to interpretation by "experts." The most important message in this video, and in the presentations by the 102nd USCT Black History Group, is the story of resistance to slavery by any means possible.

[@davidbacon9223]

thank you!

[@michellehenry-tomlin4057]

Good information and thank you for sharing. I wish to learn more of the black history of quilters.

[@MyChilepepper]

Thank you for sharing!! Very informative

[@juliekipper6616]

Great information- thank you for sharing!

[@gaillouviere8471]

Such a fascinating account. I've made an underground railroad quilt.

[@valeriethompson3539]

Excellent history I really enjoyed learning about the blocks meanings!! Thank you very much!!

[@sharontuckerlewis7325]

Absolutely fascinating. What a beautiful lady. So glad I found this channel.

[@crystalluv688]

I'm so glad I came across this video. Amazing information. My favorite bear paw. ❤️

[@peggybray5450]

Love the story and story teller

[@Molly-pb2yb]

Wow....I've learned soo much! Thank you!

[@marilynryan7822]

Love this! The history is remarkable .

[@terriorourke7080]

Should be taught in the schools! Lovely presentation!

[@donnaseguin391]

So interesting was so lovely to from you all the best Donna from Canada

[@amandamoron-garcia5144]

Really interesting, thank you

[@lindapearson4193]

So interesting and a very good presenter.

[@lenaharris7342]

Thank you Mam

[@genevievegiella9066]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️🙏

[@lorali1256]

Thank you

[@elizzievb]

Gosh, I never knew this about all the old quilt names! Thank you - fascinating! What a beautiful speaker!

[@sharoncruz2249]

This is awesome

[@sallyswanda4262]

im just watching this on my moms computer im just watching this for school

[@ludmilaaltman257]

Great woman!

[@cindyabraham8020]

I made a 12 block quilt with all of these patterns.

[@MichaelKellyMusic]

This is true. I have heard others talk about it. There were quilts with maps too telling the slaved which way to go for freedom.

[@quil10it]

It is not true. Complete fiction.

[@annarodriguez9868]

I would think the quilts were maps disguised by the design of the quilt patterns. Maybe something like the flying geese pattern indicating which direction to take.

[@sharoncruz2249]

I have a quilt that was made by great grandmas great Aunts grandma an other family members in the 1940’s

[@BarbaraBarefield]

One of the reasons that the 102nd USTA Civil War Black History Group exists, and why People for Palmer Park (PFPP) showcases the group each year, is to include the importance and brutal history of slavery and resistance, and the essential role of Black troops, including this one from Michigan, in ending slavery. For more than a decade, the nonprofit, volunteer-based PFPP has worked to beautify and improve Palmer Park, a large public greenspace and center for recreation and access to nature and wildlife. Community members have worked relentlessly to transform a blighted and neglected park into one of developing beauty that provides accessible, healthy, safe and equitable opportunities for everyone, regardless of income, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity. We started free community festivals, recreation activities and classes for all ages, a garden, and much more. There continues to be much work to do and challenges to face, but inclusion and equal access to this community park continue to be addressed by a diverse team of neighbors, volunteers, stakeholders, city officials and all who are committed to positive change.

[@reeractivist7561]

What I find interesting is the omission of the word 'slavery' in the description of this this 'time honored tradition'. Palmer Park has its own sorted history relative to today's economic schism in Detroit.

[@BarbaraBarefield]

One of the reasons that the 102nd USTA Civil War Black History Group exists, and why People for Palmer Park (PFPP) showcases the group each year, is to include the importance and brutal history of slavery and resistance, and the essential role of Black troops, including this one from Michigan, in ending slavery. For more than a decade, the nonprofit, volunteer-based PFPP has worked to beautify and improve Palmer Park, a large public greenspace and center for recreation and access to nature and wildlife. Community members have worked relentlessly to transform a blighted and neglected park into one of developing beauty that provides accessible, healthy, safe and equitable opportunities for everyone, regardless of income, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity. We started free community festivals, recreation activities and classes for all ages, a garden, and much more. There continues to be much work to do and challenges to face, but inclusion and equal access to this community park continue to be addressed by a diverse team of neighbors, volunteers, stakeholders, city officials and all who are committed to positive change.

[@0318REBA]

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[@malcomshaw5962]

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[@maddiel.3139]

handy

[@lanniej1946]

The first North American railroad was built in 1764.

[@annarodriguez9868]

1864

[@reeractivist7561]

Anyone see the film 'Antebellum'. How is it possible that we as Black people continue to simultaneously be the source of enjoyable entertainment AND targeted hatred for white people?

[@lynnharrell9598]

Did you watch the movie, Antebellum?

[@twilacarey6759]

Hatred is poison.We ALL lose when we allow hatred .Black or white hatred leads to a lonely life and an eternity in hell.

[@dollygresh4415]

Test

[@evansquilt]

Oh dear God, the Underground Railroad Quilt code was debunked TWENTY YEARS AGO by Leigh Fellner and Barbara Brackman. *bangs head against desk*

[@jeremycraig4371]

Not good

[@jeremycraig4371]

To much noise

[@BarbaraBarefield]

This was presented at a free community event, Log Cabin Day in Palmer Park. Despite the background noise from the hundreds of people, it has valuable history and information. It was not filmed in a vacuum with professional equipment.

[@quil10it]

These are all lies.... there is NO evidence that they used quilts in the Underground Railroad.

[@PIXELSURPRISE]

Interesting

[@quil10it]

@@redbarnlane7861 After thinking for a while I might have been disrespectful with my tone. My point is not to insult anyone who is spreading lies but my point is that evidence is missing to point to quilts being used in this way. It was a marketing campaign to sell books and makes a nice feel good story. (although a false one)

[@angelg.4465]

You are lying, there is a lot of evidence. It’s just a secret

[@m3vm3]

@@quil10it Im Black american and I agree, although I know quilting has been a long practice of enslaved people, having origins in their african textiles background, mostly women, and this had an influence on american quilting in general, as american quilting influence european quilting also in that time. I have not see enough evidence. The story came from Ozella McDaniel Williams.

[@pattypreston8301]

Using quilts in the underground railroad is a myth! According to historians.

[@srideout91]

Where are the historians there when this took place. No these white historians know nothing