Medina Resident's Quilt Square Included in Great American Birthday Quilt

The collaborative project celebrates the nation's 250th birthday.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:00am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of overlapping, blurred quilt patterns and textures in warm, soft colors, conveying a sense of community, history, and celebration.The Great American Birthday Quilt brings together diverse artistic expressions from communities across the country to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.Medina Today

A resident of Medina, Ohio has had their quilt square included in the Great American Birthday Quilt, a collaborative project between Visit Williamsburg and Steve Prince, the Muscarelle Museum of Art's director of engagement and distinguished artist in residence. The quilt is being assembled to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary.

Why it matters

The Great American Birthday Quilt project is an effort to celebrate the nation's history and diverse communities through a unique artistic medium. Having a resident from Medina represented in the quilt helps highlight the contributions of smaller towns and cities to the overall American fabric.

The details

The Great American Birthday Quilt is being assembled with quilt squares submitted by people across the country. Each square is meant to represent the submitter's community and its connection to American history and culture. The quilt will ultimately be displayed at the Muscarelle Museum of Art in Williamsburg, Virginia.

  • The Great American Birthday Quilt project was launched in 2025.
  • The quilt squares were collected throughout 2025 and early 2026.
  • The completed quilt will be unveiled and displayed starting in April 2026.

The players

Visit Williamsburg

A tourism organization promoting the Williamsburg, Virginia area.

Steve Prince

The director of engagement and distinguished artist in residence at the Muscarelle Museum of Art.

Muscarelle Museum of Art

An art museum located in Williamsburg, Virginia that will display the completed Great American Birthday Quilt.

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What’s next

The completed Great American Birthday Quilt will be unveiled and put on display at the Muscarelle Museum of Art in Williamsburg, Virginia starting in April 2026 as part of the museum's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.

The takeaway

The inclusion of a quilt square from a Medina, Ohio resident in the Great American Birthday Quilt highlights how this collaborative project is bringing together diverse voices and perspectives from across the country to celebrate the nation's history and culture through a unique artistic medium.