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Join a Group

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You Can Make a Difference

Maybe you have always loved quilting or textiles, and you are looking for people who share that passion. Or you are drawn to gardening and want to be part of something that feeds your community. Perhaps you have craft skills you would love to share, or you simply want to be among people who care about history and heritage.

You are searching for connection—a place where you belong, where your talents matter, and where you can work alongside others who get it.

Winters Heritage House Museum has several active groups that meet regularly. Each one brings people together around shared interests while contributing to something meaningful. Whether you quilt, work with textiles, garden, or craft, there is a group for you.

Active Groups

Quilt Group

When: 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 1pm – 3pm

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Do you love hand quilting? Join a group of quilters who gather twice a month to work together, share ideas, and create beautiful pieces. Some members hand quilt items that go into the museum’s gift shop or are displayed during our annual Craft Show. Others work on smaller personal projects at home. It is entirely up to you.

Beyond regular meetings, the group organizes occasional social gatherings and assists with major events throughout the year—like staffing our May Quilt Show, volunteering at the annual Craft Show, and supporting special exhibitions.

It is quilting with purpose and community.

Textile Group

When: One evening per month

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Love working with fibers? This group meets monthly for all things textile-related—embroidery, crochet, knitting, weaving, spinning, or whatever textile craft calls to you.

Members bring their current projects and work alongside fellow fiber artists. It is a relaxed, supportive environment where you can focus on your craft while connecting with others who share your passion. When special events come up, textile group members pitch in to help staff them.

Bring your project. Make new friends. Create something beautiful.

Garden Group

When: Occasional scheduled meetings; work on your own schedule.

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Are you a gardener at heart? The Heritage House has a beautiful colonial four-square garden, and it needs hands to help prepare, maintain, and winterize it throughout the year. The garden group manages most of the work—with minimal formal meetings so you can contribute when it works for you.

Many gardeners take some of the crops home, but most produce is donated to the local food bank. It is gardening that feeds your community in real ways. The group also helps staff special events and exhibits as needed.

Craft Group

When: Weekly on Sundays

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If you enjoy working with your hands and exploring different craft projects, this is your group. They meet every Sunday to work on various crafts—from traditional techniques to modern creations.

This group has been instrumental in developing our December Holidays exhibit and stays active throughout the year. They help staff our annual Craft Show, special events, and rotating exhibitions.

Come create. Come connect. Come be part of something bigger.

How to Get Involved

Interested in joining one of our groups? We would love to have you. Contact us for more details about meeting times, what to bring, and how to get started. No experience necessary—just bring your interest and willingness to connect.