Art and Quilt Show Attracts Many to Museum

  • Art and Quilt Show Attracts Many to Museum
    Art and Quilt Show Attracts Many to Museum
  • Left: Charles and Jane Roberts enjoy looking at the old quilts in the church at the Polk County Museum. Right: Many pieces of art were on display in the one-room school building. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
    Left: Charles and Jane Roberts enjoy looking at the old quilts in the church at the Polk County Museum. Right: Many pieces of art were on display in the one-room school building. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

    The Polk County Historical Society hosted a quilt and art show at the museum on Sunday afternoon. Approximately 50 visitors came to view the art and quilts. There were 15 quilts and several pieces of art from eight local artists. Many attendees also visited the other museum buildings during the afternoon. Buildings located at the museum include a church, one-room school, barber shop, Mickey House,…