Founded in 1995, the Virginia Quilt Museum is the Official Quilt Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The museum promotes a unique blend of art and cultural heritage. There are two floors of gallery space, plus a nostalgic gift shop. There will be a brief introduction to the museum and time to explore the displays and gift shop. Alicia Thomas joined the Virginia Quilt Museum as Executive Director in September of 2021. A lifelong museum lover and casual crafter, she is proud to be part of the Virginia Quilt Museum. Since joining VQM Alicia has led numerous projects including building a new website, increased revenue by 150%, and managed the 2024 move of the museum to the historic Silver Lake Mill. Alicia has spent the past 16 years in the mid-Atlantic region working in a variety of government and nonprofit organizations. She has worked at the Capitol Visitors Center, The Rosenbach Museum &
Library, and the Wildlife Habitat Council in a variety of roles. Alicia was raised in southern Michigan and has a BA in American History from Michigan State University. She attended graduate school at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where she earned an MA in Public History and met her husband, Jonathan. Alicia and Jonathan are thrilled to be living in Harrisonburg and are enjoying exploring all the area has to offer. Cost: Adult $8.00, Senior $7.00 payable at the door