The Covered Bridge Quilters’ Guild and the Bureau County History Center are co-sponsoring Velma Gladney, storyteller of the Underground Railroad, 5:00pm, Thursday, September 5, 2024, Sash Stalter Matson Building, 15 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356.

Velma Gladney has been a storyteller for the past 17 years.  A retired elementary school teacher, she continues her work through the art of storytelling to help young people develop strong imagination and an appreciation for the written word.  Velma’s strong alto-voice fuses the mind, body and soul to deliver powerful stories.  She is one of the founders of Ase – The Chicago Black Storytellers Association and The Chicago Storytelling Guild.  Velma was a featured storyteller at the 2014 National Black Storytellers Festival and Conference.

Quilts will be on display depicting these blocks.

This venue does not have disabled access to this floor. Entrance is on the west side of the Sash Stalter Matson Building. Admission is $10 and are available from the Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild and at the Newell Bryant Museum Office.

The Sash Stalter Matson Building is not yet fully accessible. For information on how you can help, visit our website.