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!
2010 Annual Convention Schedule Released
Preparations are well under way for the June 11-13 NGGA convention and auction. Glass collectors from across the country converge on Greentown for the three-day event each June. This is a don't miss weekend!
Friday evening will be the annual auction. This year's auction collection will feature several very nice pieces and at least one very special item.
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?
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 preview of the weekend schedule is shown below.
| Friday, June 11 | |||
| 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 Please see Auctions page for photo preview Click here for printable catalog. |
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Saturday, June 12 |
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| 6th 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 Ticket information will be in May Newsletter and available online as the dates approach. |
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Sunday, June 13 |
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| Shard Dig | |||
| Time and location will appear in May Newsletter | |||
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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 – George Huffman
Vice President – Gregg Townsend
Secretary – Kitty Troyer
Treasurer – Merrill Swisher
Past President - Jeff Martin
Board of Directors –
Ralph Troyer, Val Daily,
Charlie Johnson, Robin Hainlen,
Brad McClain, Terry Steiner
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Last updated June 5 2010
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