Program Type:
LecturesAge Group:
Adults (ages 18+)Program Description
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The Underground Railroad quilts symbolize courage and resilience.
Georgia Payne will discuss the history of this powerful art form that guided those enslaved toward freedom.
***Georgia Payne Quilting Biography
I was born in Louisiana, but I grew up in Fairbanks Alaska. My family later moved to Spokane
Washington where I graduated high school. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration from Central Washington University and post graduate work from Eastern
Washington University’s Masters of Social Work Program.
I retired in July 2020 after 34 years with the Department of Social and Health Services as Sr.
Manager of the statewide Tribal Relations program. I am married and together we have 3 adult
children, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
I have been sewing most of my life. I was taught by my mother around age 7 (who was a
professional seamstress). I have been quilting for the past 15 years, and it is a passion of mine.
When I’m not doing something for my church, I can be found in my sewing room working on my
latest creation. Most of the quilts I make are gifted to family and friends. However, I particularly
love the Underground Railroad quilt, and it is one of only a few quilts I have kept for myself. It is
my pleasure to share the quilt with you and the history behind it.