Past Times at Glidden: Beeswax Candles Workshop
Schedule
Sun May 24 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115 | Dekalb, IL
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Past Times at Glidden: Beeswax Candles WorkshopStep back in time and experience the warm glow of history at the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. As part of the Past Times at Glidden series, this hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the art and function of beeswax candle making in the 19th century.
Begin with a brief look at how candlelight shaped daily life in early American homes—long before the flip of a switch. Then, guided by instructor Courtney Sliga, create your own set of beautiful, functional candles. Each participant will make and take home four handcrafted beeswax candles.
This workshop takes place on Sunday, May 24 from 1-4 pm at the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The cost is $55 per person, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Homestead’s mission.
The Past Times at Glidden series is part of the site’s America250 programming, celebrating traditional trades and crafts that helped shape the nation. These programs connect historic practices to the site’s own story as the home of Joseph F. Glidden, who invented and first manufactured “The Winner” barbed wire on this property in the 1870s.
About the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center preserves and interprets the home and barn of barbed wire inventor Joseph F. Glidden, highlighting DeKalb’s rich agricultural and educational heritage through engaging public programs and community events.
For more information, call 815-756-7904, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org, or email [email protected].
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