When Laura and Joe Hudson moved to Bristol, Connecticut, they brought with them some of their Southern traditions.
For Laura, that tradition was quilt-making. For Joe, it was singing gospel music.
At 96, Joe Hudson has managed to keep both traditions alive. This hour, he joins us along with some of his children, friends, and fellow musicians. Together, they tell us the story of the late Laura Hudson. They talk about her quilts and also share some of the music that has been such an integral part of their lives.
Later in the program, we hear the story of a 90 year old World War II vet who lives in New Britain, Connecticut. As part of our Polish Stories Project, he and his wife of 69 years talk about their journey from Europe to America.
GUESTS:
- Lynne Williamson - Director of the Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program at the Institute for Community Research
- Joe Hudson - Husband of Laura Hudson
- Robert Charles Hudson - Son of Laura Hudson
- Linda Hudson Ferguson - Daughter of Laura Hudson
- Leslie Manselle - Women of the Cross vocalist
- Leslie Bird - Women of the Cross vocalist
- Henry Kawecki - New Britain resident; WWII Veteran
- Gertrude Kawecki - New Britain resident; Henry's wife of 69 years
For more information about "Warmth and Creativity: The Hudson Family Quilts," visit incommunityresearch.org.
For more on "Let Me Quilt One More Day," visit nbmaa.org.
John Dankosky, Lydia Brown, and Catie Talarski contributed to this show.
