Under the theme "Heisey’s Place in History," HCA’s 2026 annual convention called attention to the legacy of A.H. Heisey & Company.
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2026 Convention Offered Opportunities to Learn, to Buy, to Enjoy
June 28, 2026
Under the theme “Heisey’s Place in History,” HCA’s 2026 annual convention called attention to the legacy of A.H. Heisey & Company.
HCA Board of Directors Election Results — June 2026
June 19, 2026
The HCA Board of Directors provides leadership for the organization and the museum. Three members were elected to the board in June 2026.
New Exhibit Highlights the Heisey Family
June 16, 2026
We’re excited to announce a new display on view now in the Walter R. Ludwig gallery!
The Legacy of Percy and Vivian Moore
August 21, 2026
In honor of the upcoming Percy and Vivian Moore Weekend, this article will revisit the history of the Percy and Vivian Moore Weekend and the Moores’ importance as HCA pioneers.
An Introduction to Heisey’s Advertising to the Public—Part I
June 5, 2026
Heisey was the first glass company to advertise directly to the buying public. A look at the history of that pioneering national ad campaign and the archives that preserve it.
An Introduction to Heisey’s Advertising to the Public—Part II
June 4, 2026
A look at Heisey’s public advertising from 1917–1924 — 54 ads across 19 publications, featuring blown ware, stemware, cuttings, and the popular Tudor and Yeoman pattern lines.
Heisey’s Orchid Was its Most Popular Etching
October 16, 2026
Capturing the ethereal beauty of the orchid, Heisey’s Orchid etching was the company’s most popular etching.
The Krall Engraved Cabinet
January 20, 2026
Added to the museum’s permanent collection in 2011, the Krall Engraved Cabinet was originally created for Alf Landon’s 1936 presidential campaign and showcases master engraver Emil Krall’s elaborate artistry.
Heisey’s Soda Fountain Glassware
January 16, 2026
A. H. Heisey & Company supplied early 20th-century soda fountains with specialty glassware including straw jars, crushed fruit jars, and banana split dishes.