You may not know, but just north of Indianapolis about 50 miles sits a historic, famous glass factory – Kokomo Opalescent Glass (KOG). In 1888, Charles Henry, a glass chemist from New York, visited Kokomo upon hearing about the gas Read more
At the age of 12, Joe Rice began working at his family’s glass blowing factory in Elwood, Indiana, where he quickly discovered a passion for designing and creating glass art. Fifty years later, this third generation glass blower’s dedication and Read more
While on a tour of Europe back in my college days, I had a chance to watch a glass blowing demonstration in Venice. I was completely captivated by the process. To me, it was both beautiful and dangerous, and the combination of Read more
It is no surprise why Kokomo Opalescent Glass (KOG) is one of Kokomo’s most visited attractions. From families to large tour groups, visits are often requested for the KOG factory tour. The fascinating tour takes you behind-the-scenes through the glass-making process from Read more
If you have ever driven from Indy to South Bend, you probably remember your drive on 31 and all the towns you go through along your way. One of those is Kokomo. What you probably didn’t realize was just beyond Read more
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