National Convention

Latest Update: 03 November 2023

For the nightly $215 special rate Hotel ZaZa reservations you will not be charged until you check in to the hotel. The use of your credit card is only to hold the reservation. The booking link is the hotel’s preferred method for Houston 24 guests within our room block to reserve. If you prefer to call to book, the only number you should be using is their in-house Hotel ZaZa reservations team number 888.880.3244. If you are quoted an incorrect rate or are having any trouble, you can email Carly Cortez at Hotel ZaZa and she will assist you promptly. Please do not use any “outside” hotel booking agencies.

HOUSTON 24 Info Packet: Houston 24 Event Information Packet

QUICK Contract: Attendee Contract Short Form

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

HMNS: HMNS Visitor Guide

01 August – 04 August 2024 (Thursday – Sunday) Houston, Texas – FOHBC 2024 Houston National Antique Bottle & Glass Exposition hosted by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. Brought to you by Peach Ridge Collections, LLC. Host Hotel: Hotel ZaZa Museum District. Featuring Antique American Glass Masterpieces that will include the Sandor P. Fuss Collection and selected highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Collections. FOHBC Virtual Museum Exhibition of Same. Contact Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com for information.

Don’t forget! There is a special Peachridge Glass “Glass in the Grass” pre-event on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. See Event Info Packet for details. Vehicle dealer spaces are limited and will go fast so reserve now!

Latest Houston 24 News

10|05|23: Just a sampling representing the exhibition of bitters and figural bottles that will be on display at Houston 24. “American Antique Glass Masterpieces – A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection” will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 in the Brown Gallery at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. A museum quality hard bound catalog/book will be available at the exposition.

10|03|23: Just a sampling representing the exhibition of historical flasks that will be on display at Houston 24. “American Antique Glass Masterpieces – A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection” will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 in the Brown Gallery at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. A museum quality hard bound catalog/book will be available at the exposition.

09|29|23: The feature exhibition at Houston 24 is “American Antique Glass Masterpieces – A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection.” The exhibition will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 in the Brown Gallery at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. A museum quality hard bound catalog/book will be available at the exposition.

09|27|23: The “Explore Portals & Passages from our Past – King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience and the American Antique Glass Masterpieces Exhibition” Houston Museum of Natural Science advertisement was released. This is a third in a series focusing on wonder, excitement and components from Houston 24.

09|27|23: The second feature exhibition at Houston 24 is “Select highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections.” The exhibition will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 in the Hamill Gallery at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. A museum quality hard bound book/catalog will be available at the exposition.

09|22|23: Houston 24 Souvenir Program advertising sales commence. This 120-page plus program will become a collectible in its own right and a valuable resource. Free to all Houston 24 attendees. For an advertisement contact Houston24Expo@gmail.com. Free layout assistance. Sizes and costs noted in Event Info Packet.

09|06|23: The FOHBC Houston 24 Banquet is “Dining with the Dinosaurs” as the catered event is in the HMNS Morian Hall of Paleontology. All Houston 24 paying guests get a free open-house pass to the museum. See YouTube video.

09|06|23: “Texas Hold ’em Bottle Competition advertisement released.

09|04|23: “When Bucky Meets Balto” advertisement released. Second in a series featuring HMNS stars!

09|02|23: The first of an extensive merchandise package for Houston 24 will be this special-run t-shirt designed by Federation president Michael Seeliger (modeling shirt) to be worn at upcoming Fall antique bottle and glass shows.