The
National Graniteware Society, founded in 1986, is an organization for
collectors and true lovers of graniteware (also commonly known as Agate or Enamelware). The organization encourages
learning about and understanding graniteware. It promotes friendship
with other collectors of graniteware, and it gives to all members an
equal opportunity to participate in new discoveries and general information
concerning graniteware.
• The highlight of NGS is a two-day annual convention
beginning on the fourth Friday In July and ending with a Saturday evening
banquet. Educational seminars, a membership consignment auction,
business meeting, and other special events are highlights of this annual
event.
• A special commemorative is issued for each convention.
These high collectible items are available only to NGS members who are
registered for, and attend, the convention.
• The National Graniteware society also publishes three newsletters
a year. Each issue contains a feature article, a section concerning
state chapter activities, information about current prices of graniteware,
a sell and trade column, and colored photos.
• State chapters of the Society have been organized in several
states including California, Maryland, New Jersey, Missouri, Kansas,
Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio,
Kentucky, New York, and Wisconsin. These chapters meet throughout
the year.
We
thank you for visiting our site, and we hope you will join the NGS!
Sincerely-
National Graniteware Society (NGS)