Museums across the country are spending this summer finding ways to honor America's 250th birthday. 

Director of the CH Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Museum, Joey Long, explains that as a part of this summer's series of America 250-themed events, the annual Quilt Show will be making a return with a patriotic twist. 

During the month of May, Long is asking for community members to loan their quilts to the museum to be displayed. They are seeking quilts with red, white, and blue themes, or ones that honor the Country and its history in some way. 

The quilts will be on display at the Homestead during the entire month of June. For more information, call 217-935-6066 or send an email to chmoore.homestead@gmail.com. Find a full calendar of America 250 events at chmoorehomestead.org.