TYLER, Texas — The Pleasant Hill Quilters on Saturday will share how quilts were used as secret codes for runaway slaves navigating the Underground Railroad.
Hosted by the Andrews Center, the presentation will be held at St. Louis Baptist Church, located at 4000 Frankston Highway in Tyler, at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. All of the proceeds will go toward the Andrews Center in Tyler.
Gail Scott, supervisor of support staff at the Andrews Center, said it's important for people, especially the younger generation, to know about the historical and cultural background of the Underground Railroad and quilting.
"So that's why we're presenting this educational event. So not only will they be educated, they will also be inspired through the presentation," Scott said.
Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System is a nonprofit comprehensive mental health and intellectual and developmental disability center. The center serves five counties: Smith, Wood, Rains, Van Zandt and Henderson. It is the local mental health authority.
Scott and Anne Cozart, human resources director for the Andrews Center, stopped by Morning Y'all. You can watch the interview below: