On April 16th, the Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery will host an opening reception for a new exhibition of antique coverlets entitled “The Lives and Times of 1846.” The exhibition celebrates the 180th anniversary of Saint Vincent College with a collection of twenty-five decorative bed coverlets that were handwoven by skilled artisans in the year 1846, which is the same year that Rev. Boniface Wimmer established a monastic community in Westmoreland County. The open-house reception will be held on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fred Rogers Center on the campus of Saint Vincent College.  The event is free and open to the public.  It will include light refreshments, door prizes, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. 

In July of 1846, Rev. Boniface Wimmer, O.S.B., set out from Germany to establish a monastic community in Pennsylvania. In November, he founded Saint Vincent College and Seminary. But what was life like in Westmoreland County at that time? Curated by Saint Vincent College history major Isabella Jolly, “The Lives and Times of 1846” invites visitors to explore a year in history with a focus on the lives of everyday people. The exhibition provides a window into the past through newspaper clippings, historic art and artifacts, and a collection of antique bed coverlets that were woven in 1846—including local coverlets made by five different Westmoreland County handweavers.

Following the opening reception on April 16th, the exhibition will remain on display through September, 2026.  The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery is located on the ground floor of the Fred M. Rogers Conference Center on the campus of Saint Vincent College. Admission and parking are free. The McCarl Gallery is open during the academic year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, and by appointment. Guided tours are also available. For additional information, please visit www.coverletgallery.org, follow the McCarl Gallery on Facebook, or call 724.805.2188.

The McCarl Gallery and the Verostko Center for the Arts, both on the campus of Saint Vincent College, will open their doors to the community on third Saturdays from 1-4pm during academic session. View the exhibits and participate in seasonal art activities and scavenger hunts. All are welcome, and admission is free.

The McCarl Gallery and the Verostko Center for the Arts, both on the campus of Saint Vincent College, will open their doors to the community on third Saturdays from 1-4pm during academic session. View the exhibits and participate in seasonal art activities and scavenger hunts. All are welcome, and admission is free.

The McCarl Gallery and the Verostko Center for the Arts, both on the campus of Saint Vincent College, will open their doors to the community on third Saturdays from 1-4pm during academic session. View the exhibits and participate in seasonal art activities and scavenger hunts. All are welcome, and admission is free.

The McCarl Gallery and the Verostko Center for the Arts, both on the campus of Saint Vincent College, will open their doors to the community on third Saturdays from 1-4pm during academic session. View the exhibits and participate in seasonal art activities and scavenger hunts. All are welcome, and admission is free.

The McCarl Gallery and the Verostko Center for the Arts, both on the campus of Saint Vincent College, will open their doors to the community on third Saturdays from 1-4pm during academic session. View the exhibits and participate in seasonal art activities and scavenger hunts. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Saint Vincent College students, faculty, & staff are invited to an Easter egg hunt in the coverlet gallery, beginning promptly at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16th. Only while limited supplies last - the early bird gets the worm. There will be Cadbury eggs in the mix for a few lucky egg hunters!

The McCarl Gallery will be open for evening hours on Wednesdays in December. Out doing your Christmas shopping? Take a quick break and stop by the Gallery to take in the festive decor, learn a little history, and perhaps come away with a holiday cookie. If you haven’t had the chance, this is a great opportunity to see the current exhibit, “How People Made Coverlets: A 19th century factory tour inspired by Mister Rogers.” Admission is always free!

The McCarl Gallery will be open for evening hours on Wednesdays in December. Out doing your Christmas shopping? Take a quick break and stop by the Gallery to take in the festive decor, learn a little history, and perhaps come away with a holiday cookie. If you haven’t had the chance, this is a great opportunity to see the current exhibit, “How People Made Coverlets: A 19th century factory tour inspired by Mister Rogers.” Admission is always free!

The McCarl Gallery will be open for evening hours on Wednesdays in December. Out doing your Christmas shopping? Take a quick break and stop by the Gallery to take in the festive decor, learn a little history, and perhaps come away with a holiday cookie. If you haven’t had the chance, this is a great opportunity to see the current exhibit, “How People Made Coverlets: A 19th century factory tour inspired by Mister Rogers.” Admission is always free!