The People’s Place Quilt Museum is a popular tourist attraction located in Intercourse, Pennsylvania. The museum is on the second floor of the historic Old Country Store and is known for exhibits of Amish and Mennonite quilts. The museum has received national and local acclaim since it’s opening in 1988.
The People’s Place Museum works in conjunction with many nearby shops and galleries. The first floor Old Country Store offers only locally crafted goods. It is designed to support the local craftsman and highlight local creative talent. Customers and tourists will be thrilled with the beautiful and versatile crafts.
You may also visit The Book Shoppe while at the People’s Place Quilt Museum, which offers a large selection of books about the Amish and Mennonite ways of life. You can find books on Amish cooking as well as books on Amish quilting. While touring the complex don’t forget to make a stop at the P. Buckley Moss Gallery, which is entirely devoted to the work of artist, P. Buckley Moss.
The museum’s current special exhibit is entitled “A Showcase of Quilts: Dazzling Contemporary Creations”. It offers an in depth look at creative modern day quilts. While previously the focus has been on older works (pre-1940), the current exhibit is giving recognition to some of the best examples of contemporary quilt design. The People’s Place Quilt Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free.
