Florence, a home economics teacher, and Jenna, a Disciples of Christ minister. Over the next half-century they spent countless hours in study and research, learning the history of the pieces they collected. Today the museum has more than 1,000 vases, lamps and pieces of art glass, including Wedgwood, Tiffany and Boehm. The museum also has become home for other university collections, including Chinese art objects. For hours, call 424-6337.
Group tours are available by contacting the museum in advance.
The gallery, located in a century-old landmark home in Decatur's historic district, features works by member and guest artists. One-person shows are held each month. Open 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday or by appointment. Built in 1874, the Italianate home has Oglesby's original library which has been lovingly restored with wallpaper and furnishings of the Gilded Age. Open the last Sunday of each month, March through November, from 2 to 4 p.m., with Christmas Tea the first Sunday of December.