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Bottled Secrets: The Odd & Curious History of Antique Glass

April 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Join Tom Kanalley of the Fingerlakes Bottle Collectors Association as we uncork the strange and fascinating world of antique bottle collecting! This isn’t just about glass—it’s about forgotten medicines, vanished brands, and the thrill of discovering lost relics from the past. Every bottle tells a story… some more mysterious than others.

🔍 What’s Inside?
The hidden history behind antique bottles!
Specialized collecting niches (from snake oils to soda pops!
The hunt—because finding the perfect bottle is half the adventure!

Bring your own lunch if you wish—we’ll provide a beverage and a sweet treat to keep things lively. Admission is FREE for Cortland County Historical Society (CCHS) members, and just $5 for future members who are ready to embrace history’s curiosities!

📍 Where? Cortland County Historical Society (Parking on Homer Ave. or Maple Ave.)
📞 Questions? Call 607-756-6071

Come for the bottles, stay for the stories… and maybe uncover a few forgotten spirits along the way.

Venue

Cortland County Historical Society
25 Homer Avenue
Cortland, NY 13045 United States
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Phone
(607) 756-6071
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