Quilt Mural Trail

The Quilt Mural Trail in Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties is a delightful exploration of local heritage and artistry. This trail features 29 large, 8′ x 8′ painted quilt murals mounted on barns and buildings throughout the region. Initiated by the Perry County Council of the Arts, the project involves students from each county who participated in an arts-residency program. These students combined history, geometry, and art to design and paint each quilt mural, reflecting the area’s rich cultural traditions. As you travel along the trail, you’ll encounter these vibrant murals that not only beautify the landscape but also tell stories of the community’s past and present. It’s a unique way to experience the charm and creativity of Central Pennsylvania.

Six years in the making, the Quilt Mural Trail is a symbol of cultural identity, community pride and artistic exuberance, connecting the county to its rich history and folk art tradition. Under the mentorship of quilting artist-in-residence Denise Hoke, students participated in a cross-curricular initiative to create this community project. Combining history, geometry and art, the students researched, designed and painted each quilt with great care and pride.

Quilt Mural residencies were made possible by the Cultural Enrichment Fund, the Robert H. and Beverly Utley Fowler Family Foundation, the Perry County Community Foundation of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, East Juniata, Greenwood, Juniata, Mifflin County, Newport, Susquenita and West Perry School Districts; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; Bella Vista Massage and Spa; Brookmere Winery; The Juniata Cultural Arts Committee, and Harriet Magee; and through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program: American Sentinel Insurance Co.; Davis Vision; Dumor, Inc.; PNC Bank; FNB Mifflintown (Pennian Bank); First National Bank of PA; Eichelbergers, Inc.; Orrstown Bank; Riverview Bank; United Concordia; Brookmere Winery and John and Laura Jean Podganjy.

Quilt Mural Trail Map 2024 Updated QR Code