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The Mason Jar: A Shattered History

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Presented by Casey Heilman


November 14, 2023 at 7-8pm EST


The Mason Jar: A Shattered History

Researched and Presented by Casey Heilman

Ask any visitor to a historical site about food preservation during the mid-19th century, and their

response will most likely have something to do with the mason jar. And why not? A quick search

on the internet will bring up hundreds of articles, many of them sponsored by nationally known

and reputable historic institutions, that state several undeniable truths.

The first being that in 1858 a tinsmith from New Jersey named John Landis Mason invented the

Mason Jar. The second is that in November of 1858, Mr. Mason received a patent for his

innovation. Lastly, the jars were introduced onto the marketplace just in time for the American

civil war, becoming an unstoppable force that singlehandedly revolutionized home food

preservation, altered the course of the war, and forever changed the world.

Or did they?

Join research historian Casey Heilman as she guides you through the surprisingly complicated

history of the Mason Jar. Those in attendance will discover what early mason jars looked like,

how they were used, and when they first were made available to the public. But most

importantly, this presentation will cover the forgotten legal battle that will change how we as

historians view Mr. John Landis Mason and his glass jars.



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