The Stories Behind the breweriana
Every brewery artifact or article of advertising tells a story about American entrepreneurship, ingenuity and artistry. Discover the creative magic that brought historic beer brands to life by exploring the fascinating world of breweriana.
ETERNAL SUMMERS: A TRIBUTE TO STAN SUMMERS & HIS BREWERIANA COLLECTION
We recently co-hosted the first of many NABA + Cone Top Brewery Museum events honoring NABA member Stanley Summers and the vast breweriana collection he has entrusted to our museum. The two-day event in downtown Vicksburg gave friends, family and NABA members the opportunity to see Stan’s collection on display in our downtown Cone Top Brewery Museum, participate in a friendly roast and attend a breweriana trade show where anyone could add to or start their own beer collection.
Northern Lights Outdoor Breweriana Series
The Cone Top Brewery Museum and NABA hosted a two-day breweriana event paying tribute to the great outdoors and beer advertising that accompanied the post-WWII era.
Set in downtown Vicksburg with the backdrop of the Annual Vicksburg Old Car Festival, we built a cedar wood cabin inside our Cone Top Brewery Museum that housed 1900s brewery artifacts for visitors to explore. We also hosted a trading show for collectors and interested folks alike to browse and buy items from NABA members’ personal collections, as well as enjoyed performances from a great lineup of talented musicians.
Browse the full gallery from the beer-filled weekend!
Haydock Hayday Recap
NABA 54 Visits Vicksburg
As attendees explored, they didn’t just step into history; they experienced Vicksburg’s rich past, its ongoing restoration and the vibrant energy of its future—all unfolding before their eyes.
Honoring the Makers
Behind every piece of breweriana stands the forgotten artisans and craftspeople who created these historic works of commercial art. As manufacturing processes evolved from hand-craftsmanship to mass production, different trades contributed their skills to creating brewery advertising materials.
