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Grapevine Spring Antique and Bottle Show Combines with a Classic Car Show Several years ago, Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc (BCCI) joined with Cruisin’ Classic Car group for a spring antique, glass and bottle show. It seemed that a show with antique and classic cars should have something else for visitors to enjoy. What better than antiques? Taking place in the heart of Wharton Forest at Batsto Village, where glass and bottles were produced after the iron industry financially could not survive, also seemed appropriate. Iron is no longer produced at Batsto Village. The idea of the British coming up the river to end the production of shot and cannonball at the Village no longer exists. But the history can be seen at the monument at Chestnut Neck and whispers of such at Batsto. May 17 will be a day to enjoy the quiet of a once noisy iron producing town. A chance to walk around and remember some of American history. Not only can the
history of the Colonies before America was America be enjoyed, but some of our more recent history as well. Think of toys without batteries, tin toys (not plastic), records that were analog and not digital sounds produced on your phone, and bottles that were returned for two or five cents, not throw-away plastic.
New Book Release Long-time bottle digger and diver, Bram Hepburn, of Eliot, Maine, has just released a new book titled A Field Guide to American Trash. The book is a comprehensive guide to finding dumps, digging privies, and locating underwater trash sites dating back to the Civil War. The book has been in the works for years, and is a labor of love, explains Bram. Watch for a short teaser article from Bram’s book in next month’s issue of AB&GC. You may also visit his website, https://thedowneastdigger.com/business/
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Antique Bottle & Glass Collector
There will be food trucks to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst. It is a rain or shine event, but let’s hope for sunshine. Hope to see you on May 17 at Historic Batsto Village from 9 to 3.
