National Mason Jar Day Timeline

2000s

​Mason jars became collectibles

Although families often kept mason jars for many years, people began buying and selling them as antiques.​

​1910

​Blue mason jars became popular

​Many believed a colored glass was better for canning because it blocked light from reaching the fruit or vegetable inside the jar.

​​​1858

The mason jar was born

John Landis Mason invented and patented the glass jar and unique screw top to make canning safer and easier.​

1830s

Wax sealing became popular

Preserving food in sealed containers became popular but the wax-sealed method was complicated and often ineffective.