Quilt tells the story of Black pioneers in western North Carolina

Attorneys, politicians, doctors and more are honored on the Gaston County Black Business Pioneers Quilt

A quilt featuring Black pioneers of the past century from a county in western North Carolina is on display at a recently opened African American museum in the state, according to the Gaston Gazette.

The decorative spread, measuring 5-by-6 feet, contains more than 60 squares that display headshots of business owners, medical professionals, attorneys and public leaders from Gaston County, according to the news outlet.

The Gaston County Business Pioneers Quilt is being shown at  today!

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