Liberia has a long, rich history in textile arts and quilting, as the settlers brought with them their sewing and quilting skills. Liberia hosted National Fairs in 1857 and 1858 in which prizes were awarded for various needle arts. One of the most well-known Liberian quilters was Martha Ann Ricks, who presented a quilt featuring the famed Liberian coffee tree to Queen Victoria in 1892. When President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf moved into the Executive Mansion, she reportedly had a Liberian-made quilt installed in her presidential office. COUNT 5
QSN1 What arts does Liberia have a rich history of? ANS1 textile arts and quilting QSN2 In what years did Liberia host national fairs?  ANS2 1857 and 1858 QSN3 Who is Martha Ann Ricks? ANS3 the most well-known Liberian quilters QSN4 Who did Martha Ann Ricks present the famed Liberian coffee tree to? ANS4 Queen Victoria QSN5 What did President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf have installed in her presidential office? ANS5 Liberian-made quilt