2026 Heritage Days

April 7 – 12, 2026

For the fourth annual Heritage Days, Trussville welcomes back the Gee’s Bend Quilters, Alabama Plein Air artists painting the Cahaba Homestead Village and holding an art show, and musical guests at The Gateway – Trussville Entertainment District! The Heritage Home Tour welcomes guests to the Cahaba Homestead Village once again, plus more in store! Stay tuned to this webpage as more information becomes available!

Thursday, April 9: Gee’s Bend Quilters Meet and Greet

6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Register HERE to attend this FREE event!

Come meet Mary Ann and China Pettway from Boykin, AL, and hear their inspirational stories. They will have quilts and other items for purchase.

Join us in welcoming Gee’s Bend quilters Mary and Ann and China as they return to Trussville for the 4th annual Heritage Days. Visitors will learn about life in Gee’s Bend; the quilting tradition passed down through generations; and hear stories and songs as they can only be told and sung by Mary Ann and China. Visitors can also view and purchase quilted items from the Gee’s Bend Quilting Collective, and take photographs with Mary Ann and China. Registration preferred for planning – thank you.

Cash, PayPal and Venmo accepted for sale items.

Friday, April 10: Gee’s Bend Quilters Workshop

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register HERE to attend the Friday, April 10 quilt workshop!

Whether you are a beginner or an expert quilter, China and Mary Ann Pettway will help you grow your skills and your heart. Each day includes a guided Q&A and How-to demonstration, lots of sewing time, singing and story-telling by the Quilters, and time for photographs and opportunities to purchase available items from the Gee’s Bend Collective.

A ticket for this event covers ONE day of a quilting workshop – Friday April 10th 9:00-3:30 OR Saturday April 11th 9:00-3:30. Attendees are welcome to purchase a ticket for each day to have a two-day workshop experience.

Friday, April 10: Music Event at The Gateway – Trussville Entertainment District

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

More information coming soon!

Saturday, April 11: Gee’s Bend Quilters Workshop

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register HERE to attend the Saturday, April 11 quilt workshop!

Whether you are a beginner or an expert quilter, China and Mary Ann Pettway will help you grow your skills and your heart. Each day includes a guided Q&A and How-to demonstration, lots of sewing time, singing and story-telling by the Quilters, and time for photographs and opportunities to purchase available items from the Gee’s Bend Collective.

A ticket for this event covers ONE day of a quilting workshop – Friday April 10th 9:00-3:30 OR Saturday April 11th 9:00-3:30. Attendees are welcome to purchase a ticket for each day to have a two-day workshop experience.

Sunday, April 12: Heritage Home Tour

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

More information coming soon!