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Celebrate Women's History Month with a unique event titled "Sew and Tell: A Trunk Show," organized by the Uhuru Quilters Guild. This gathering will be hosted by the African American History division of the Office of Historic Alexandria. The show is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alexandria Black History Museum, located at 902 Wythe Street in Alexandria, VA.

The event will feature quilts created by members of the Uhuru Quilters Guild, an African American quilting guild based in Prince George’s County. Attendees can expect an interactive program that showcases the intricate craftsmanship involved in quilting. Members will present some of their most creative pieces and discuss their artistic process and innovative approaches to creating these works.

Entry to this event is included with museum admission, which is free for City of Alexandria residents and $3 per person for non-residents. Tickets can be purchased through alexandriava.gov/Shop.

For reasonable disability accommodations, individuals can contact Nicole Quinn via email at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-4554, using Virginia Relay 711 if necessary. Additionally, free interpretation and translation services are available upon request by emailing LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or calling 703-746-3960.

The Alexandria Black History Museum aims to enrich lives by preserving and promoting the history and achievements of African Americans in the region through various exhibitions and programs. More information can be found at alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory.

Similarly, the Office of Historic Alexandria works to preserve and share the city's history through museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology tours, exhibits, and public programs. They aim to enhance life quality for residents and visitors while supporting equity and inclusion initiatives within the city. Additional details are available at alexandriava.gov/Historic.