On Sunday we took a trip to the WheatonArts Cultural Center in Millville, NJ.

The center has a very southern feel to it and is in the middle of lush green forest.  It houses the Museum of American Glass, different studios for ceramics, woodcarving, etc., and has a fine gifts shop, as well as a general store.  There are classes, events, and glass blowing shows during the day, but we got there a little too late to enjoy them.  We spent most of our time at the museum.

Even the inside had a very country feel, very much resembling a Southern Living spread.  There was a multitude of different kinds of jars, bottles, marbles, and paperweights that were incredible eye-catching.

Some of my favorite pieces were the poison bottles, Jews vs. Catholics chess set, and grenades. 

They included with the pieces how some were made, for example:

the glass is dipped in acid in order to etch designs

gold oxide is used to create a pink, cranberry shade

A few other interesting things:

HIV, only a million times multiplied

cubes inside cubes inside cubes...

We also stopped to have lunch at their tasty cafe.  My lunch consisted of a veggie sandwich with fresh lemonade.  I will definitely be visiting WheatonArts again, and not just for lunch =)