Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden
The origins of quilting are shrouded in mystery, but historians do know quilting was part of the ancient world. Quilts have been found in ancient Egypt and Mongolia, and the Crusades brought quilting to England from the East. The tradition was brought to the America's with all the settlers and the quilting you know today was born. The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in downtown Golden was the dream of long-time Golden resident Eugenia Mitchell. She wanted her collection to be both seen by the public and preserved for the future. Today, thanks to Eugenia and the hard work of devoted volunteers and generous members, the museum has become a center for the local quilting community and a must-see destination on many a Colorado vacation. In 20 years, the museum has grown into a repository for more than 500 quilts and home to the 3,000-volume Sandra Dallas Library.When you visit the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, you will explore the scope of quilting, from bedcoverings of the 1800’s to contemporary art pieces. The website notes free-entry days and the staff is helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate without being intrusive. After viewing the amazing quilts you may have a need for a wonderfully warm quilt of your own. Luckily, the museum also sells quilts just in time for the colder weather.
1213 Washington Avenue, Golden CO (303) 277-0377
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Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden
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