Goldsboro Quilters
Dublin Core
Title
Goldsboro Quilters
Alternative Title
Quilters in Goldsboro
Subject
Quilters
Sanford (Fla.)
Description
Ten color photographs of residents of Goldsboro, Florida. quilting. The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.
In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.
However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations.
In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.
However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations.
Creator
City of Sanford
Source
Original 10 color photographs: City of Sanford.
Publisher
Is Part Of
Medium
Original 10 color photographs
Language
eng
Coverage
Goldsboro, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Provenance
Originally created by the City of Sanford and published by RICHES.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by RICHES for educational purposes only.
Curator
Cravero, Geoffrey
Digital Collection
Source Repository
City of Sanford
External Reference
Paschall-Brown, Gail. "Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514.
City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/.
Collection
Citation
City of Sanford, “Goldsboro Quilters,” RICHES, accessed August 24, 2026, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/11973.