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Phelps Tavern Museum Store is the
perfect shopping opportunity for residents and visitors alike. All proceeeds
support the programming of the Simsbury Historical Society. Among the
items available unique to Simsbury are tea towels, Pinchot Sycamore
pewter ornament, reproduction Higley coppers, "Simsbury Est. 1670"
clothing line and hand thrown Westerwald pottery items.
The store also carries books relating to Simsbury and the historical periods interpreted in the Museum as well as reproductions of early New England primers and children's books, In addition to Cooperman historic toys, Woodbury Pewter, Stevens Linens and Westerwald Stoneware, the store has local publications. E-mail -
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Spy at Ticonderoga Beloved by two generations of young readers The Spy at Ticonderoga by Simsbury's own Clavin Fisher follows the fictional adventure of three boys as they set off on the Ticonderoga Adventure of 1775. Published by the Society at $7.95 Also available is the sequel Three Spies For General Washington $10.00 |
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Newgate From Copper Mine to Prison This fact packed soft cover book traces the history of the Newgate Copper Mines in East Granby (formerly part of Simsbury) from its earliest use as a copper mine to its later use as an underground prison for debtors and British sympathizers during the American Revolution. The culmination of the late William Domonell's lifetime research into this uniquely Connecticut landmark. Published by the Society at $10.00. |
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Westerwald Pottery The Museum Store carries Westerwald Pottery personalized for Simsbury. Each piece is hand thrown and comes in blue or green decoration. Pieces run from $16.00 for mugs to $50.00 for bean pot lamps which includes the shade. They make perfect gifts for new, old or former Simsbury residents. z |
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Westerwald Pottery Honey Jar Westerwald Pottery honey jar (4" high)
in "Simsbury Est. 1670" green or blue decoration with wooden
wand. All Westerwald pieces are lead-free, microwave, dishwasher and
oven safe. $19.00 |
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Westerwald Pottery Lamp Our signature "Simsbury Est.1670"
hand thrown Westerwald Pottery in a 14" high beanpot lamp with
blue or green decoration and matching shade. Makes a wonderful housewarming
gift. $50.00 |
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Higley Coppers Original Higley Coppers are a rare monetary
token struck in Simsbury of copper mined in present day East Granby
by Dr. Samuel Higley in the first half of the 18th century when it was
illegal to mint coins in America. Our reproduction coins are available
as a key ring ($3.50), letter opener ($7.50) or as a single coin ($2.50) |
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Linen
Tea Towels Historic houses
of Simsbury on linen tea towels by Stevens Linen in red, blue or black
toile on white background. $6.00 |
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Euro Decal Let them know where you come from or where you would rather be. Self-adhesive decal suitable for car bumpers and windows or guitar cases and notebooks. $4.00 |
| CLOTHING Some colors available in women's and children's sizes. Contact us for details |
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Polo Shirts Our quality line of "Simsbury Est. 1670" clothing includes men's polo shirts in classic white, navy and sand as well as various seasonal colors. $30.00 Get noticed on the golf course or on vacation. Current sizes and colors upon request. |
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Sweatshirt Stay warm with a "Simsbury Est. 1670"
sweatshirt in men's sizes Medium, Large and Extra Large. $25.00 |
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Euro Decal T-Shirt How cool can you be in a euro decal t-shirt SIM with a sleeve print of SIMSBURY? In sizes M, L, XL. 2XL and 3XL $10 Click image to enlarge |
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