Pat Hines: Significance of Quilting to the Underground Railroad

To celebrate Juneteenth, the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Heritage Center hosts four events in June.

June 17, Significance of Quilting to the Underground Railroad

Pat Hines, a master quilter, is a descendant of Mr. Christmas Hemmings. Mr. Hemmings, a former slave, purchased 650 acres in Live Oak, Florida, in 1885. His family has preserved much of that land through generations and Mr. Hemmings is recognized as the first African American Century Pioneer Family Farm owner in the state. 

Hines wrote Christmas in the South to share her many-times-great-grandfather's story, including why quilts made by enslaved people are so important to them. Hines has mastered the art of quilt-making and is an expert at food canning. She often shares her expertise in both when she talks with groups and schools.

Event Details

Admission: $10.00. Find out more and purchase tickets on their website.

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Heritage Center, 102 M.L. King Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084