Martha Washington was an avid quilter, and three of her quilts are in Mount Vernon's collection today! Stop by the Hands-on-History room to see photos of these quilts and learn more about how they were made.
While here, children can:
- make a "quilt" of their own using scrapbook paper
- complete a quilt block puzzle
- learn about how some of the fabrics in the quilts were reused from other projects
There are also coloring activities to take home and do after your visit.
History-at-Play
Books, 18th-century costumes, a Mount Vernon dollhouse, and more are available in the Hands-on-History Center.