National Greentown Glass Association
The National Greentown Glass Association, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of Greentown Glass preservation and collecting. The NGGA is active in disseminating specific knowledge concerning Greentown Glass and promoting education and research on the history and products of the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company, which operated in Greentown, Indiana from 1894 to June 13, 1903.
NEWS!
2009 Annual Convention Schedule Released
Preparations are well under way for the June 12-14 NGGA convention and auction. This year's annual gathering is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years.
Glass collectors from across the country converge on Greentown for the three-day event each June. This is a don't miss weekend!
Friday kicks off with a presentation by the esteemed Jim Measell and the much-anticipated annual auction, featuring both beginning collector's pieces and one-of-a-kind items.
On Saturday, enjoy the Show & Sell event and enter your treasures in the Glass Exhibit competition. This year's divisions are
Chocolate, Golden Agate, Novelty/Whimsey, Table Set and Open. What's in your display case?
Also present at Saturday's events will be our own lovingly restored side arm glass press and a Cactus cruet mould on loan from Fenton Art Glass.
Saturday is capped off with a wonderful evening of food, entertainment and a business meeting featuring officer elections and announcement of Glass Exhibit winners.
Sunday, members may enjoy the annual shard dig. This is always a great time.
A detailed schedule for the weekend appears below.
| Friday, June 12 | ||||||
| Presentation By Jim Measell 1:00pm-3:00pm | ||||||
| Meridian Street Christian Church 205 N. Meridian |
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| Auction Preview 4:00pm-6:00pm | ||||||
| Block Building, Howard County Fairgrounds 610 E. Payton |
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| Annual NGGA Auction 6:00pm |
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| Block Building, Howard County Fairgrounds See Auctions page for photo preview Click here for printable catalog |
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Saturday, June 13 |
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| 5th Annual Show & Sell 10:00am-2:00pm | ||||||
| Block Building, Howard County Fairgrounds Set-up begins at 8:00amContact Jeff & Brenda Martin to reserve a table |
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| Annual Dinner & Business Meeting 6:00pm | ||||||
| Block Building, Howard County Fairgrounds Glass Exhibit Awards, Officer Elections Tickets $15.00/person |
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Need help identifying a Greentown piece? Visit our Patterns page or click here to ask the NGGA. |
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We have added a recent finds page for members to contribute photos and stories of new pieces of Greentown glass that have come to light at auctions, estate sales, garages sales, antique shops & shows, or flea markets. This wonderful glass is still waiting out there, all over the world, to be discovered and collected by those who want to help preserve this treasure of the past. |
Slate of Officers 2008-2009
President – Jeff Martin
Vice President – George Huffman
Secretary – Kitty Troyer
Treasurer – Merrill Swisher
Past President - Pearl Lenon
Board of Directors –
Brad McClain, Greg Townsend,
Ralph Troyer, Val Daily,
Charlie Johnson, Robin Hainlen
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Last updated May 10 2009
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