Atlanta stitchers tell story of Haitian soldiers who fought for American freedom as their tapestry starts national tour

A group of people sit around a table while working on a tapestry
Robin Starnes (front left) with fellow stitchers Randy Maynor, Vicki Coco, Brenda Jordan, Dorothy Waits and Sheila Dixon completing the tapestry on April 28, 2026 at the Atlanta History Center.

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A tapestry, handmade by Atlanta stitchers, will soon be on display in Virginia to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

It’s part of a year-long exhibition and tour called “America’s Tapestry.”

Conceived by 28-year-old costume designer and fiber artist Stefan Romero, the collection of tapestries highlights important moments in each of the original 13 colonies.