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American Patchwork: The Making of the People’s Bicentennial Quilt

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Admission is $15 or free for Museum members
Los Altos History Museum | 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA
Peninsula

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Discover the story behind the People’s Bicentennial Quilt, created in 1974 by a diverse group of women to present a more inclusive history of America. Historian and author Connie Young Yu will discuss the quilt’s creation, the stories behind its 45 squares, and its continued relevance today. A reproduction of the quilt is currently on view in the Museum’s exhibition, The Spirit of: Reflecting on America’s Bicentennial.

Among her many works, Connie Young Yu is the author of Patchwork History: The People’s Bicentennial Quilt. She received the 2025 Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History for her work preserving Chinese American history.

Admission is $15 or free for Museum members. Registration is required at

losaltoshistory.org/BicentennialQuilt.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $15*
*Admission is $15 or free for Museum members
Categories: 4th of July, In Person
Address: 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA

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