The
museum gift shop carries a wide range of items from quill pens,
coloring books, games and other educational toys for children
to jewelry, band boxes, pottery, home decor items, ironware,
and collectibles for adults.
Books
are also a popular choice of our visitors. The following publications
represent specific projects of the Early American Museum, and
may be ordered from the Harvesters' General Store by sending
a check to the Early American Museum, Drawer 1040, Mahomet,
Illinois, 61853. The store does not currently accept credit
cards. The General Store is open during the museum's public
hours or by appointment.
The Family Book Series
These
publications are works of historical fiction based on fact, and
many are inspired by artifacts that are either part of the Early
American Museum's collection, or that have been loaned for exhibition
at one time or another. Written for a fourth grade reading level,
these stories appeal to children (and adults) of all ages. The
books also make excellent resources for educators.
Books are available for $1.50 each
Ballad of the Seekers ---- Irish immigrants in Ivesdale.
A Time to Plant, a Time to Harvest -- German East Frisian
immigrants in Flatville/Royal.
Peace Like a River ---- African-Americans in Champaign
County.
The Legacy of the Great Beast ---- Prehistoric Native
Americans.
Play Ball! ---- The Eastern Illinois Baseball League.
The Life and Times of Harriet Mansfield Freeman McClure Morrison
---- The story of a doll in the museum's collection.
The Bestest Sled in the Whole World ---- Blacksmiths
in central Illinois.
School Days, School Days, Good Old Golden Rule Days -----
A one room school.
A Celebration for Grandmother Alice ---- A pioneer store.
The Albany Cutter ---- Scandinavian immigrants.
By Thy Rivers Gently Flowing ---- Westward migration.
Echoes From Holly Springs ----- Illinois in the Civil
War.
Champaign County During the Civil War is a joint project
of the Early American Museum, the Champaign Public Library and
the Champaign County Civil War Round Table. Several thousand men
from Champaign County left home and family to fight in the Union
army during the Civil War. Their bravery and sacrifice affected
both the nation's and the county's history. Through the words
of a nineteenth century storyteller and excerpts from the actual
letters and diaries of those who lived and loved here, the story
of Champaign County During the Civil War comes to life on this
40 minute videotape! The price is $9.95 plus $3.00 shipping and
handling.
The
museum gift shop carries a wide range of items from quill pens,
coloring books, games and other educational toys for children
to jewelry, band boxes, pottery, home decor items, ironware,
and collectibles for adults.
Books
are also a popular choice of our visitors. The following publications
represent specific projects of the Early American Museum, and
may be ordered from the Harvesters' General Store by sending
a check to the Early American Museum, Drawer 1040, Mahomet,
Illinois, 61853. The store does not currently accept credit
cards. The General Store is open during the museum's public
hours or by appointment. 
These
publications are works of historical fiction based on fact, and
many are inspired by artifacts that are either part of the Early
American Museum's collection, or that have been loaned for exhibition
at one time or another. Written for a fourth grade reading level,
these stories appeal to children (and adults) of all ages. The
books also make excellent resources for educators.