Jay
09-09-2008, 03:42 PM
WILLIAMSTOWN — A new Web site for glass collectors and those who want to visit glass factories prominently features Fenton Art Glass Factory and Museum.
Glasspass.org is an online version of a popular tourism brochure that focuses on 12 glass attractions in West Virginia, southwestern Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Jim Measell, associate historian at Fenton Art Glass, said Glass Pass is a program that offers discounted admissions to nine historic glass attractions.
“Fenton Art Glass has been part of the glass pass for several years,” Measell said. “We’re pleased to be part of this group because it allows people easier access to our facility.”
Steve Nicely, director of the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the new site is the “next logical step to brochures.”
“It is a huge step in the right direction,” Nicely said.
An added bonus to the area is that not only will tourists who visit Fenton Art Glass spend money in the gift shop, but also in other stores and restaurants, Nicely said.
“We will hopefully see more tourism and more dollars spent because of the (Web site),” he said.
The Web site gives driving directions, maps, contact information and discounts on admission fees. It also has links to 10 tourism centers, where travelers can learn about other nearby attractions.
Other glass attractions participating in the pass include Fostoria Glass Museum in Moundsville; The Duncan & Miller Glass Museum in Washington, Pa.; Baker Family Museum in Caldwell, Ohio; The National Museum of Cambridge Glass in Cambridge, Ohio; Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum in Cambridge, Ohio; The National Heisey Glass Museum in Newark, Ohio; The Works - Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology in Newark, Ohio; and the National Imperial Glass Museum in Bellaire, Ohio.
The program started in 2002 with two Ohio counties. The Web site is http://www.glasspass.org.
Glasspass.org is an online version of a popular tourism brochure that focuses on 12 glass attractions in West Virginia, southwestern Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Jim Measell, associate historian at Fenton Art Glass, said Glass Pass is a program that offers discounted admissions to nine historic glass attractions.
“Fenton Art Glass has been part of the glass pass for several years,” Measell said. “We’re pleased to be part of this group because it allows people easier access to our facility.”
Steve Nicely, director of the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the new site is the “next logical step to brochures.”
“It is a huge step in the right direction,” Nicely said.
An added bonus to the area is that not only will tourists who visit Fenton Art Glass spend money in the gift shop, but also in other stores and restaurants, Nicely said.
“We will hopefully see more tourism and more dollars spent because of the (Web site),” he said.
The Web site gives driving directions, maps, contact information and discounts on admission fees. It also has links to 10 tourism centers, where travelers can learn about other nearby attractions.
Other glass attractions participating in the pass include Fostoria Glass Museum in Moundsville; The Duncan & Miller Glass Museum in Washington, Pa.; Baker Family Museum in Caldwell, Ohio; The National Museum of Cambridge Glass in Cambridge, Ohio; Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum in Cambridge, Ohio; The National Heisey Glass Museum in Newark, Ohio; The Works - Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology in Newark, Ohio; and the National Imperial Glass Museum in Bellaire, Ohio.
The program started in 2002 with two Ohio counties. The Web site is http://www.glasspass.org.