The Peach State Depression Glass Club is an organization formed in 1976 by 26 members to broaden knowledge of, stimulate interest in, and an aid in the preservation of glassware of the Depression era. While maintaining that focus, the Club has expanded with interests in many other fields of collecting. It now has members who collect many kinds of antique or newer glass, dolls, jewelry, flamingos, mermaids, china, pottery, kitchenware, Civil War memorabilia, silver, or furniture. In other words, everything from Wedgwood to whimsical has attracted someone’s attention.

The PSDGC meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the East Marietta Library on Lower Roswell Road. Regular features include programs on collecting – related subjects, identification of members’ “finds,” and sharing of “brags” (items purchased for less than current value). A collectibles auction is held each year during the April meeting. Second only to the knowledge of the members is the depth of information in the club’s Library of over 700+ reference books which are available to members for checkout.

Since its inception, the PSDGC has held a glass show event known as the Annual Depression Glass and Collectible Show and Sale. It has been a July fixture for decades. The 28 nationally recognized dealers bring Depression and Elegant glass of that era, pottery, china, kitchenware, dinnerware, glass from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The event includes seminars, glass ID, and door prizes and is held at the Cobb County Civic Center (see events for additional information). The PSDGC funds a ceramic arts scholarship for the Frankoma Collectors Association and provides acquisition funds for the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The Club also donates to the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts in Chattanooga, TN and to various glass museums around the country. Donations are also made to the East Marietta Library in appreciation for providing a monthly meeting space for the Club. Though dedicated to knowledge, the Peach State Depression Glass Club is also a place for fun and fellowship. Visitors are always welcome.