Last updated: April 15, 2021
Thing to Do
Quilt Trail
Stewart County Arts & Heritage Council, Dover, TN
This is one portion of the Stewart County Arts & Heritage Quilt Trail. The automobile tour will take you to locations within the city and in the rural areas of Stewart County, TN.
Some quilt blocks may have been moved. Please refer to the map quilt tour sheets for specific driving directions and information. You may find these tour sheets within the NPGallery or by requesting a paper copy at the Fort Donelson Visitor Center.
This project was made possible by the Stewart County Arts & Heritage Council, the Stewart County Public LIbrary, the Mayor Office (former Mayor Rick Joiner), the Five Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, and the Lower Mississippi Delta Inititative (LMDI) - National Park Service.
NPGallery Asset Detail (nps.gov)
Some quilt blocks may have been moved. Please refer to the map quilt tour sheets for specific driving directions and information. You may find these tour sheets within the NPGallery or by requesting a paper copy at the Fort Donelson Visitor Center.
This project was made possible by the Stewart County Arts & Heritage Council, the Stewart County Public LIbrary, the Mayor Office (former Mayor Rick Joiner), the Five Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, and the Lower Mississippi Delta Inititative (LMDI) - National Park Service.
NPGallery Asset Detail (nps.gov)
Details
Duration
30-180 Minutes
This auto tour may take as little as 30 minutes or up to three hours.
Activity
Scenic Driving
The tour will take you to multiple locations in the city of Dover and surrounding county. Refer to the individual tour maps for specific driving directions. Use your phone to obtain the driving directions to the particular quilt.
Make sure that you have plenty of fuel and food or refreshments. Once you leave the city, you will be driving in a rural area.
Make sure that you have plenty of fuel and food or refreshments. Once you leave the city, you will be driving in a rural area.
Age(s)
8-80
From the very young to the elderly will enjoy seeing the quilt blocks and learning the background of each quilt design or story.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Yes, in your automobile only.
Activity Fee
No
Free
Location
Fort Donelson NB Visitor Center
The quilt block, Joseph's Coat, is located on the south side of the structure. You will see this as you drive into the park entrance.
Reservations
No
None required.
Season
Year Round
Available year-round
Time of Day
Day
Quilt blocks are located on private and public buildings. Please be considerate of property owners and visit only during daytime hours.
Accessibility Information
This is a self-guided driving tour, which will take you to various points in the city of Dover and into the county. It was designed by the Stewart County Arts and Heritage Council, with assistance from federal and state partners. The quilt blocks may be found on old barns, businesses, or visitor centers.
Some blocks may have been moved or relocated to another site. Make sure that you have plenty of fuel for the trip, as the distances from the city are sometimes over 20 miles.
Addresses for the quilt trail are listed on the sheet. For further assistance, please contact the Ranger at the park Visitor Center.
Some blocks may have been moved or relocated to another site. Make sure that you have plenty of fuel for the trip, as the distances from the city are sometimes over 20 miles.
Addresses for the quilt trail are listed on the sheet. For further assistance, please contact the Ranger at the park Visitor Center.