"We make glass the old-fashioned way, using many techniques and tools that are essentially unchanged from those of a century ago." - George Fenton, President

Monday, August 22, 2005

You’ve heard of Fenton glass, but how much do you know about our home, Williamstown, West Virginia?



Learn about Williamstown, WV and its colorful past in Fruitful Valley, Revisited: A Chronicle of Williamstown, West Virginia. This 200 page, hardback volume (with dust jacket) was published in 2003 and was a project near and dear to the heart of Frank M. Fenton. James Measell (Fenton’s associate historian) and Frank helped prepare the book, which is filled with vintage photos and stories. Proceeds benefit the Williamstown Community Association, one of many organizations to benefit from the generosity of Frank M. Fenton.

Order Fruitful Valley Revisitedfrom the Fenton Museum. $37.50 includes a separate Index and all shipping/handling. MasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted. Phone 304-375-7772 ext. 327 or 383. Checks (payable to Williamstown Community Association) can be sent to: Fenton Museum, 700 Elizabeth St., Williamstown, WV, 26187.