tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post4625800260083139399..comments2024-02-04T22:48:07.662-08:00Comments on FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK: QUILTS, UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, FOLKLORE -- Sunday SimplicitiesFolkways Note Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-35506315871174270782010-09-28T06:51:53.986-07:002010-09-28T06:51:53.986-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Folkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-37811727303208792842010-09-27T22:55:10.196-07:002010-09-27T22:55:10.196-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.gaye ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17725964019337785550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-3853725539685068682010-07-18T08:07:31.125-07:002010-07-18T08:07:31.125-07:00Barefootheart -- good question. The 1811 Rodgers H...Barefootheart -- good question. The 1811 Rodgers House was a home to the Rodgers family until 1866. The civil war ended in 1865 leading to the freedom of the slaves. A major civil war battle was fought near the home. Therefore, the historic home today is devoted to that battle history during the civil war. No mention, so far, has been made of the quilt codes in the house. The 1960 census reflects that the Rodger's owned 20 slaves. Perhaps that tie supports the signpost? As the sign was erected only 6 months ago perhaps there will eventually be some info in the home on the quilt folklore. An interesting book is "Kentucky Slave Narratives: from Federal Writer' Project, 1936 - 1938." Other state narratives have been published from the Federal Writer's project. Good comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-72381390077593211342010-07-18T06:39:19.785-07:002010-07-18T06:39:19.785-07:00Thanks for a very interesting post and great photo...Thanks for a very interesting post and great photos, Barbara. Does the Rogers House have a matching quilt display inside?barefoothearthttp://willowhousechronicles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-69122110386262073022010-07-18T06:24:58.035-07:002010-07-18T06:24:58.035-07:00Elora -- Thanks for the gracious comments. And, th...Elora -- Thanks for the gracious comments. And, thanks for passing the post along to your friend. Sounds like you had a busy day with friends. I bet your dinner included some of those goodies from your garden! -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-4602547171423790942010-07-18T06:19:27.435-07:002010-07-18T06:19:27.435-07:00June -- that is right, you are a quilter and would...June -- that is right, you are a quilter and would have heard about the codes. I assume some folks take it as the truth as there has not been any media folks refuting the claim. Sometimes we just hear the first reports of a story and then the story sinks into oblivion. As was the case with the quilt codes. thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-10399030957654873312010-07-18T06:08:29.693-07:002010-07-18T06:08:29.693-07:00Barbara,
This was such an enlightening and enjoya...Barbara,<br /><br />This was such an enlightening and enjoyable post! I left if on my screen nearly all day, yesterday, coming back to it again and again when I could squeeze a few moments from watching pressure cookers! We had guests for dinner last evening and I shared this post with my friend Debbi, who is planning to forward your blog URL to her granddaughter who is very interested in the Underground RR. So, thank you soooooo much! What a generously illustrated and information-rich post! <br /><br />EloraElorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579555623060708938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-4080889163269470412010-07-17T17:54:56.194-07:002010-07-17T17:54:56.194-07:00Fascinating -- I have heard of the patterns being ...Fascinating -- I have heard of the patterns being used as signals and thought it was fact. Good to be corrected. Pictures are wonderful, especially the former slaves.June Calenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265808476144632255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-62935176625172287832010-07-17T15:12:14.182-07:002010-07-17T15:12:14.182-07:00Thanks Vicki for the comment. Folklore abound from...Thanks Vicki for the comment. Folklore abound from historical happenings. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-26173431243753796112010-07-17T11:00:50.910-07:002010-07-17T11:00:50.910-07:00Wonderful photos of the ex-slaves! And a wealth of...Wonderful photos of the ex-slaves! And a wealth of information to explore -- for which, many thanks!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.com