05/06/2026
During last months National Volunteer Week, tables were arranged for systematic cleaning of remnants from the Illinois Glass and Owens Glass companies as well as representational artifacts from other regions including St. Louis and New York.
A great thank you to the exceptional AMHA volunteers for the wonderful dirty work involved in preserving these local treasures.
Among this large collection were remnants of bottles, tea cups and saucers, electrical insulators, plates, earthenware jars, and several porcelain artifacts.
It maybe years before a full appreciation of the historical value saved by exemplary museum volunteers during this one week alone!
The area surrounding the museum building is also clearer of hazardous debris
(some with minimal historical interest) thanks to our volunteers selfless work!
If you missed it, please review our exclusive FaceBook post on the history of the Illinois Glass Company during its 150th anniversary in 2023.
Nat. Vol info:
https://www.pointsoflight.org/national-volunteer-week/
https://volunteerhub.com/blog/how-to-celebrate-national-volunteer-week-2026-7-ideas
