States of the Union
A Textile Tour of Early America
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This exhibition honors that milestone with a collection of 19th-century handwoven bed coverlets that capture the story of a developing nation, spanning seventy years of tumultuous history and covering a geographic range from the Atlantic Ocean to west of the Mississippi.
Browse the map to learn about each coverlet on display and learn about the 16 states they represent.
Tip: Use the icon on the upper left of the map to toggle between coverlets (blue circles numbered 1-30) and states (red pins).
