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2021 Glass Club & Resource Directory

National Heisey Glass Museum Gallery. It also presents an exhibit of glass New Bedford Museum of Glass
heiseymuseum.org techniques to show visitors the many different nbmog.org
Newark, Ohio ways artists work with the medium of glass. Contact: knelson@nbmog.org
There is an annual Glass Auction & Gala each New Bedford, Massachusetts
Heisey Collectors of America, Inc. established
the National Heisey Glass Museum (NHGM) Fall where 100% of the proceeds support the The NBMOG collection consists of 7,000
in Newark in 1972 to display and promote the Museum’s education and outreach. Timed objects documenting more than 3,000 years of
study of the products of the A.H. Heisey & visits to the museum are currently available. glassmaking history. It covers many regions and
Company (1896-1957). The National Heisey periods, from ancient to contemporary, with
Glass Museum is the place for members of National Museum of Cambridge Glass special emphasis on the city of New Bedford,
Heisey Collectors of America and all who have cambridgeglass.org/museum MA, celebrated in the late 19th century as the
an appreciation of fine glassware to see an Cambridge, Ohio “Art Glass Headquarters of the Country.” The
outstanding collection and learn more about The National Cambridge Collectors proudly relocation to the new space is almost complete
A.H. Heisey & Company and its beautiful opened a premier glass museum in downtown with a hope to re-open this Summer/Fall.
products. Please check the website for current Cambridge, OH in 2002. It houses a superb
visiting options. collection of Cambridge glassware produced by New England Antique Bottle Club
the Cambridge Glass Company from 1902 to Contact: Jack Pelletier, 207-839-4389
National Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society 1958. The museum features over 10,000 pieces Founded in 1965 with the mission to preserve
imperialglass.org of glassware made by the Cambridge Glass and enjoy the collecting of antique bottles. The
Contact: info@imperialglass.org Company, with an interpretive area demon- next Annual Show & Sale has not yet been
strating how glass was made from gathering,
The National Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society announced.
was founded to interest people, to encourage shaping, etching, and engraving. The Sample
learning, to enlighten, and to understand one Room features the door and shelving from the New England Carnival Glass Association
of our greatest heritages: the American glass original factory, and a dining room display necga.com
industry and the Imperial Glass Corporation, features a table setting arranged on period Contact: newenglandcarnivalglass@gmail.com
which was one of the largest and finest of all the furniture much as it would have appeared in the NECGA is a group of individuals who share a
great hand-made glass houses. Visit their early 1900s. The Museum hopes to re-open to common interest in all things Carnival Glass.
website for updated details. the public as soon as possible. Other viewings or
tour groups by appointment. Members come from throughout New England
as well as other states and Canada. NECGA’s
National Insulator Association primary goal is to share information about
nia.org National Toothpick Holder Carnival Glass through meetings, conventions,
Collectors’ Society
Contact: information@nia.org
nthcs.org auctions, and seminars. Last year’s convention
The National Insulator Association is an inter- The National Toothpick Holder Collectors’ and auction were canceled, and no additional
national organization of collectors and friends Society (NTHCS) promotes and supports the information is currently available for 2021.
interested in communication and electrical collecting of toothpick holders, and provides
insulators, as well as other artifacts connected education for both members and non-members North Jersey Depression Glass Club
with insulators, such as telephone, telegraph, by offering research, written documents, facebook.com/northjerseydepressionglassclub
power transmission, railroads, and lightning innovative articles, and by participating in other Contact: craigkratochvil@aol.com,
protection devices. The NIA has a strong focus collector-related events. The 2021 Convention or call Walter at 973-838-2419
on research and education on insulators, the will be a co-event with the Antique Glass Salt
companies that used them, and the companies and Sugar Shakers Collectors and is scheduled The North Jersey Depression Glass Club is a
non-profit group of like-minded collectors of
that made them dating back to the mid-1800s. to take place on August 18-21 (confirmation
The 2021 NIA National Show & Convention not yet attained) in Pittsburgh, PA. American-made 20th century glass, china, and
pottery. The Club holds two glass and pottery
takes place July 2-4, 2021 in Farmington, NM.
shows each year, and looks to promote the joy
National Westmoreland Glass of collecting beautiful glass, china, and art
The National Liberty Museum Collectors Club pottery. The Club meets the 4th Wednesday of
libertymuseum.org/glass-art westmorelandglassclub.org every month at the Wyckoff Public Library in
Contact: liberty@libertymuseum.org
The mission of the National Westmoreland Wyckoff, NJ from September to June. The
Located in Philadelphia, PA, the National Glass Collectors Club is to promote the Spring 2021 Show has been canceled. Info on
Liberty Museum's support of glass art positions appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship Zoom meetings, etc., are on the Facebook page.
this institution as a unique venue to celebrate of Westmoreland glass and to continue the
and discuss issues relevant to the international preservation of this important part of American Ohio Glass Museum
glass community, making it an important plat- history. The possibility of holding the Annual ohioglassmuseum.org
form for glass collectors and artists, and an NWGCC Convention will be shared on its Lancaster, Ohio
inspiration for new collectors. The Museum website soon.
displays glass art in its permanent exhibits and The Museum was established to reflect the
importance of the glassmaking industry in the
through rotating exhibits in our GlassAccess
history of Lancaster and Fairfield County,

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