NEW ULM — The public is invited to Lunch and a Bite of History on June 6, where Bev and Bob Heisey will give a lecture on the Heisey Glass Company.

After the lecture will be a presentation of the Heiseys’ personal collection of Heisey glassware. The presentation will be held in the Brown County Museum Annex meeting room at 12:00pm.

The Heisey Glass Company was formed by Augustus H. Heisey in 1896. Augustus had over 30 years of experience in the glass industry and Heisey glass soon became famous. Augustus died in 1922, but the company continued to be led by his son E. Wilson and grandson Clarence until 1957, when Heisey Glass closed its doors. Heisey glass also has a familial connection to New Ulm. Augustus’s sister, Dora Heisey Heers lived in New Ulm until her death in 1941.

Bev and Bob have collected Heisey glassware for over 35 years after Bev heard about Heisey stemware at a store while looking for an anniversary gift. They have collected 2500 pieces in a wide range of patterns and every color produced by the Heisey Company. Bev and Bob belong to three Heisey Collectors clubs, the Northwoods Heisey Collectors Club, the Great Plains Heisey Collectors, and the Heisey Collectors of America.

Bev and Bob have also placed several pieces from their personal collection on display in the museum through the month of May. The display will be taken down after the presentation.

Lunch and a Bite of History is free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch; complimentary coffee and water will be available.