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Winning Quilt Announced for 2024 Quilt Display

Large quilt depicting twelve battles of the American Civil War. Colors of tan, brown, dark red, light blue and many triangles and squares make up the design.
The winner of the 2024 Labor Day Quilt Display is Carolyn Van Syoc with her quilt, "Civil War Tribute."

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News Release Date: September 2, 2024

Contact: Heather Brown, 620-273-6034

Carolyn Van Syoc was the winner of the 2024 Labor Day Quilt Display at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve with her quilt named, "Civil War Tribute." It measures 100 x 110 inches.

Each block represents a different battle of the Civil War. The quilt commemorates 150th anniversary of the beginning of the war in 1861. 

Thank you to everyone who shared their quilt(s) for display and to all the visitors who enjoyed viewing them. Nearly 800 people viewed the quilts over the weekend. 



Last updated: September 2, 2024

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