Historic Noland Village

Quilt Pattern

Hourglass Variation

Located in Nathalie, this trail stop along the Quilt Trail is part of Halifax, Virginia County, within the Southside Virginia region. This trailstop is a member of the Discover Halifax VA trail.

MAIN INFORMATION

The Barn Quilt is displayed in the Historic Noland Village on the Blanks Irby House.  It is a variation of the Bow Tie/Hourglass pattern.  It is believed secret messages in the form of quilt patterns assisted the slaves in escaping before and after the Civil War.  The Bow Tie or Hourglass pattern was a "symbol indicating it was necessary to travel in disguise or to change clothes." 
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CONTACT INFORMATION

5050 Morton's Ferry Road
Nathalie, Virginia

nolandvillage.org

LOCATION MAP

36.938209 °N, -78.817669 °W