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In the news: Northwest Arkansas covers the Washingtons Unite Quilt Assembly

In the Democrat Gazette, “Fayetteville resident’s quilt project unites Washington counties from across America.” On KUAF’s Ozarks at Large, “A Fayetteville man’s quilt idea knits Washington counties together.” In the Fayetteville Flyer, “Northwest Arkansas Joins a Nationwide Quilt Project to Celebrate America’s 250 Anniversary.” Ozark Folkways, “Washingtons Unite!”

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In the news: Two Florida Newspapers Cover the Quilt

In the news: Two Florida Newspapers Cover the Quilt The Chipley Bugle featured Florida’s square, made by Gweneth Collins, in their article “Hisotrical Society Celebrates USA’S 250th Anniversary” . Read the full article here! Additionally, the Washington County News featured the quilt in “Washington County Historical Society celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with quilt project.” Read…

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In the news: “Parish Stitches Its Story Into America’s 250th Anniversary”

In the news: Two Louisiana Newspapers Cover the Quilt The Daily News in Louisiana featured the quilt square, made by Sandy Miller, in the article “Parish Stitches Its Story Into America’s 250th Anniversary.” Read the whole article here! Additionally, The Era Leader featured the quilt in, “Parish Joins Cooperative of ‘Washingtons’ to Honor America’s 250th…

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Oregon’s Proclamation in Honor of Our Nation’s Semiquincentennial

Oregon’s Proclamation in Honor of Our Nation’s Semiquincentennial Washington County, Oregon’s Board of Commissioners signed a Proclamation in February to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial. You might recognize the map in the background! “WHEREAS, Washington County, Oregon was incorporated as a County in 1843; andWHEREAS, Washington County’s history reflects many genera􀆟ons of people who have lived,…

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