World AIDS Day and The AIDS Memorial Quilt

The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont is honored to host sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in honor of World AIDS Day.  A 12’ x 12’ section of the iconic Quilt, including a panel for Ron Squires, Vermont’s first openly gay legislator, will be on display in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library on Friday, December 5th, from 10:00AM–6:00 PM.

Created in 1985 and first displayed on the National Mall in 1987, the AIDS Memorial Quilt has grown to nearly 50,000 panels honoring more than 110,000 individuals, making it the largest community arts project in history. Panel-making continues today, preserving the stories of those lost and supporting HIV prevention education.

“We are so excited to bring this piece of history to Southern Vermont,” says Heather Cutler, Case Manager at the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont. “It’s important to honor this history and celebrate advances in HIV detection and treatment.”

Partners in this event include community members impacted by HIV/AIDS; educational resources will be available. All are welcome to come and view the panel, up close.

 For more information, contact the AIDS Project at (802) 254-4444.