Gee's Bend (Alabama)

Gee's Bend is a small, historic community in Alabama known for its connection to an extraordinary tradition of quiltmaking. Situated along the Alabama River, it has a rich African American heritage shaped by enslaved and later sharecropper families. The quilts from Gee's Bend are celebrated worldwide for their bold patterns, innovative designs, and cultural significance, representing resilience, creativity, and community identity. Despite economic hardships and geographic isolation, residents have preserved and passed down this unique artistic craft, making Gee's Bend a prominent symbol of African American art and history.