Building Information
Building Information:
Racine County is home to one of the first barn quilt projects in the state. In 2009-10, 21 brightly colored 8' x 8' quilt pattern blocks were installed on wooden barns across the county. The goal of the project was to highlight the unique architecture and history of barns in our county, draw attention to ag-tourism based businesses, educate residents and visitors on Racine County's rich quilting tradition and promote quilting as a form of art. The project is sponsored by the Racine Arts Council, Real Racine and the Racine Heritage Museum. Hundreds of individuals and numerous groups were involved in the project.
Barns Repair
Open House Racine County supports people who want to start barns repairs. If they don't have enough money, 1FirstCashAdvance is ready to provide renovations loans with reasonable interest rates and flexible repayment schedules. The materials for construction are available at the local building shop. People are recommended to assess the total budget for barns repair and keep the list while borrowing money for construction.
Visitor Experience
Visitor Experience:
The 21 "Quilts on Barns" locations are scattered across the County, from the shadow of the Wind Point Lighthouse on the Lake Michigan shoreline to the quaint rustic roads in the western parts of the county. All are indicated on the Open House Racine County map and are visible from the road. At each location you will find a roadside sign with the name of the quilt block, the sponsor of that location and the local, non-profit group that painted it.
Addresses:
Hours:
Hours:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Event Permissions:
Photography Permitted:
Photography Permitted
Filming Permitted:
Filming Permitted
Building Accessibility:
Accessibilty:
Fully accessible to persons with disabilities
Restroom Availability:
Restrooms:
Restrooms will not be available for visitors