A C Gilbert Heritage Society. The source for infromation on Gilbert and his products.

Members: See March Newsletter for new password.
If you haven't received your March Newsletter, you probably haven't renewed your membership.
If you believe we have made a mistake, contact the Secretary.

News and Upcoming Events

Model Engine, Steam Toy, & Erector Set Show May 3&4, 2013

The 2013 National Convention will be at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove IL Saturday July 13, 2013.
More details are in the March newsletter. There are a limited number of tables available, so register early if you want to reserve one.

What's New

For Everyone

2/12/13 New very cool ACGHS Facebook page offers more fun for everyone. Check it out here.

2/9/13 NEW Bruce Hansen's comprehensive book on Gilbert's Wheel Toys
Part 1 Part 2

2/4/13 Our latest Junior Member Kaj makes models on YouTube with member George Gradek. Kai is only 5 years old!

12/19/12 Vintage Christmas Wishlist Catalogs

2/4/12 You-Tube Video of Greg Ralston's amazing roller coaster

1/12/12 NEW Bruce Hansen's Parts Guide for all parts from 1933 to 1962

See the Article about Andy Jugle in the 12/2/10 Issue of American Profile

10/15/10 Junior Membership (ages 5-15) now available for $10 a year

7/17/10 Watch this terrific YouTube video
made at the 2009 Midwest Regional Meeting.
Thanks to Dave Blood and crew for putting this together.

Vote for Your Favorite Gilbet Erector Models

For Members Only

Up-to-date status of the 2013 Treasury

Minutes of the 2/10/13 Board Meeting are on the Members Only page

The 2012 Treasurer's report and the final 2012 Treasury Status is on the Members Only page

The December Newsletter will contain your membership renewal form for 2013
Please fill it out and return it with your check for $25.
It is also available here

The ACGHS Members Models Manual 2012 edition is available for $10 $5 post paid to all members.
Send your check made out to ACGHS to Joe Swiatek. His address in is the Membership Directory.
Low resolution copy of the ACGHS Members Models Manual 2012 edition.

We want to add your unique models to the next edition of this manual.
Send your pictures and descriptions to Bruce Hansen
See our specs for the manual

Exclusive Special Edition Erector 100th anniversary model replica of the A.C. Gilbert Hall of Science Building is available for purchase on the Members Only page

4/14/12 Manuals for #6.5 and 1929 #7.5, B and 10/12 sets
now in pdf format on the Members Only page

NEW Members' Activities Page.
Have you had a Gilbert display in a public place? Do you have a Gilbert Room that you would like to share? Any other Gilbert related activities? Please send pictures and a description to Dave Ware. Email address is in the directory.

Send your comments, questions and suggestions to the Webmaster

The source for information about Gilbert and his products

Join Our Club

We are a group of collectors who focus on products produced by and information about the former A.C. GilbertTM Company. These include Erector sets, chemistry sets, microscopes, American Flyer trains and many others.

Model Engine, Steam Toy, & Erector Set Show May 3&4, 2013

The 2013 National Convention will be at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove IL Saturday July 13, 2013.
More details are in the March newsletter. There are a limited number of tables available, so register early if you want to reserve one.

What's New

For Everyone

2/12/13 New very cool ACGHS Facebook page offers more fun for everyone. Check it out here.

2/9/13 NEW Bruce Hansen's comprehensive book on Gilbert's Wheel Toys
Part 1 Part 2

2/4/13 Our latest Junior Member Kaj makes models on YouTube with member George Gradek. Kai is only 5 years old!

12/19/12 Vintage Christmas Wishlist Catalogs

2/4/12 You-Tube Video of Greg Ralston's amazing roller coaster

1/12/12 NEW Bruce Hansen's Parts Guide for all parts from 1933 to 1962

See the Article about Andy Jugle in the 12/2/10 Issue of American Profile

10/15/10 Junior Membership (ages 5-15) now available for $10 a year

7/17/10 Watch this terrific YouTube video
made at the 2009 Midwest Regional Meeting.
Thanks to Dave Blood and crew for putting this together.

Vote for Your Favorite Gilbet Erector Models

For Members Only

Up-to-date status of the 2013 Treasury

Minutes of the 2/10/13 Board Meeting are on the Members Only page

The 2012 Treasurer's report and the final 2012 Treasury Status is on the Members Only page

The December Newsletter will contain your membership renewal form for 2013
Please fill it out and return it with your check for $25.
It is also available here

Exclusive Special Edition Erector 100th anniversary model replica of the A.C. Gilbert Hall of Science Building is available for purchase on the Members Only page

4/14/12 Manuals for #6.5 and 1929 #7.5, B and 10/12 sets
now in pdf format on the Members Only page

NEW Members' Activities Page.
Have you had a Gilbert display in a public place? Do you have a Gilbert Room that you would like to share? Any other Gilbert related activities? Please send pictures and a description to Dave Ware. Email address is in the directory.

The source for information about Gilbert and his products

Join Our Club

We are a group of collectors who focus on products produced by and information about the former A.C. GilbertTM Company. These include Erector sets, chemistry sets, microscopes, American Flyer trains and many others.

Model Engine, Steam Toy, & Erector Set Show May 3&4, 2013

The 2013 National Convention will be at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove IL Saturday July 13, 2013.More details are in the March newsletter. There are a limited number of tables available, so register early if you want to reserve one.

What's New

For Everyone

2/12/13 New very cool ACGHS Facebook page offers more fun for everyone. Check it out here.

2/9/13 NEW Bruce Hansen's comprehensive book on Gilbert's Wheel Toys Part 1 Part 2

2/4/13 Our latest Junior Member Kaj makes models on YouTube with member George Gradek. Kai is only 5 years old!

12/19/12 Vintage Christmas Wishlist Catalogs

2/4/12 You-Tube Video of Greg Ralston's amazing roller coaster

1/12/12 NEW Bruce Hansen's Parts Guide for all parts from 1933 to 1962

See the Article about Andy Jugle in the 12/2/10 Issue of American Profile

10/15/10 Junior Membership (ages 5-15) now available for $10 a year

7/17/10 Watch this terrific YouTube video made at the 2009 Midwest Regional Meeting.Thanks to Dave Blood and crew for putting this together.

Vote for Your Favorite Gilbet Erector Models

For Members Only

Up-to-date status of the 2013 Treasury

Minutes of the 2/10/13 Board Meeting are on the Members Only page

The 2012 Treasurer's report and the final 2012 Treasury Status is on the Members Only page

The December Newsletter will contain your membership renewal form for 2013 Please fill it out and return it with your check for $25.It is also available here

Exclusive Special Edition Erector 100th anniversary model replica of the A.C. Gilbert Hall of Science Building is available for purchase on the Members Only page

4/14/12 Manuals for #6.5 and 1929 #7.5, B and 10/12 setsnow in pdf format on the Members Only page

NEW Members' Activities Page. Have you had a Gilbert display in a public place? Do you have a Gilbert Room that you would like to share? Any other Gilbert related activities? Please send pictures and a description to Dave Ware. Email address is in the directory.

The 2013 National Convention will be at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove IL Saturday July 13, 2013.
More details are in the March newsletter. There are a limited number of tables available, so register early if you want to reserve one.

2/9/13 NEW Bruce Hansen's comprehensive book on Gilbert's Wheel Toys
Part 1 Part 2

7/17/10 Watch this terrific YouTube video
made at the 2009 Midwest Regional Meeting.
Thanks to Dave Blood and crew for putting this together.

The December Newsletter will contain your membership renewal form for 2013
Please fill it out and return it with your check for $25.
It is also available here

4/14/12 Manuals for #6.5 and 1929 #7.5, B and 10/12 sets
now in pdf format on the Members Only page

NEW Members' Activities Page.
Have you had a Gilbert display in a public place? Do you have a Gilbert Room that you would like to share? Any other Gilbert related activities? Please send pictures and a description to Dave Ware. Email address is in the directory.