11/06/2026
Join our friends at the Dyer County Historical Society for this awesome event on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Professional Development Center on College
St in Dyersburg
A Life Stitched in Rural Dyer County
Join the Dyer County Historical Society on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:00 p.m. as we celebrate the remarkable life of Mrs. Naomi King and her 93 years of family, faith, resilience, and rural Dyer County history.
From growing up in the rural South and working in the cotton fields to raising a family, building a home, and developing a lifelong passion for sewing and quilting, Mrs. King’s story is woven into the fabric of our Dyer County community.
A special highlight of the evening will be Mrs. King’s presentation of her Underground Railroad quilt samplers, sharing the fascinating stories and folklore surrounding quilt patterns associated with the journey to freedom.
As Mrs. King shared during a recent visit, “I’m just happy to share my story with the rest of Dyer County.” And as she put it so perfectly, “I've got history!”
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Dyer County Historical Society Museum
305 College Street, Dyersburg
Come help us celebrate Mrs. King’s 93rd birthday, hear her stories, and honor a life rich in local history.
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