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A historical patchwork of Alabama's
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cultural history awaits you on
the Alabama Barn Quilt Trail.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE TRAIL! Over 250 Quilt Blocks across 67 counties. Where will the Trail take you?
The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail
Discover the heritage, connection, and stories of Alabama.
Explore the Alabama Barn Quilt Trail—a journey through painted stories, local pride, and timeless artistry woven into the backroads and barns of Alabama.
Too often, Alabama’s rural stories are hidden in plain sight—left off maps, overlooked by visitors, and forgotten in the fast pace of modern life. The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail brings these stories to life.
Through artful, handcrafted quilt blocks on barns and buildings across the state, we connect communities, celebrate heritage, and invite discovery. Designed to inspire discovery and connection, each stop on the Trail represents a rural story, connection, family, or community that is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Alabama's heritage.
Our brandmark features the historic Alabama Star, unifying our Trail with a historic block rooted right here in Alabama,
Experience the Alabama Quilt Trail.
There are multiple ways to get involved with the Trail beyond just visiting. From quilt block painting workshops to adding your own Barn or Building to the Trail, join the local movement to tell the story of Alabama's heritage.
DISCOVER THE TRAIL.
The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail is all around you, and constantly growing. You can view the different parts of the Trail on our Trail Map.
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Each stop on the Trail represents a rural story, connection, family, or community that is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Alabama's heritage.
You can read more about each stop here on our site to accompany your travels, or browse the gallery at your leisure. You can even add your own block to the trail.
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Explore scenic routes across Alabama marked by vivid barn quilt blocks. Every block tells a story—and every trail invites you to discover the culture, history, and creativity of its region.
Quilt Blocks from the
Alabama Barn Quilt Trail
From classic stars to heirloom patterns, quilt blocks come in many forms, telling unique stories from across Alabama. Explore blocks by style, meaning, and history.
Add Your Story to the Trail.
Would you like to be part of the Alabama Barn Quilt Trail? Join the more than 250 locations on the Trail to help share the story of your Alabama heritage while supporting community arts and growing local tourism.
Join our growing statewide project by adding a quilt block to your barn, business, or building. Share your story, celebrate Alabama heritage, and welcome visitors to your corner of the Trail.
✅ Key Requirements to Join:
• 📍LOCATION MATTERS:
Your barn/building must be well-kept, easily visible from the road, and accessible for photography and tourism.
• 🖼️ DESIGN STANDARDS:
We accept only traditional, heirloom, historical, or modern quilt block designs used in the quilting community. No advertising, initials, or branding allowed, no exceptions.
• 🛠️ INSTALLATION READINESS:
Blocks are typically 4'x4' or 8'x8'. High installations must be handled by the property owner.
APPLY TO JOIN THE TRAIL
Join the movement, Join the Trail.
Apply to add your barn or building to the Trail.
Want your own painted quilt block?
Join a hands-on workshop to paint your heirloom pattern—or create your own design inspired by Alabama’s rich quilting tradition.
Join a Scheduled Class.
Be part of one of our upcoming, community-hosted painting classes.
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Want to host your own barn quilt block class event for your community, school, or arts group? We'll bring the tools, materials, and inspiration. These workshops are best for groups of 15–20 participants
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Looking to Get Involved?
Every block has a story.
Every story needs a hand to help tell it.
Just like quilts, the best ones are made with many hands coming together to create something more beautiful than you could create alone. From installing new quilt blocks to helping at workshops and events, our volunteers make the Trail possible. Whether you have a few hours or a big idea—we’d love to have you join us.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer opportunities can include painting, helping gather folks for workshops, even helping drive community connections for quilt blocks on the Trail. There's room for you!
News, Press, and Latest from the Trail.
Stay connected with what’s happening across the Alabama Barn Quilt Trail. From media features to local event highlights and updates from new trail blocks, this is where the stories keep unfolding.
Help Us Keep the Trail Alive.
Help preserve Alabama’s story—one block at a time.
The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail is powered by local donors, volunteers, and neighbors like you. Your support helps us grow the trail, honor our heritage, and keep rural art alive for generations.
MAKE A DONATIONAlabama Barn Quilt Trail is a registered 501c3 organization. Your donations help sustain us and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Subscribe to receive monthly updates from ABQT Headquarters about workshops, installations, volunteer opportunities, trail expansion, and other trail-related news.
The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail is made possible by support from the following organizations—and Alabamans, just like you.
