Museum Shop
Located in the center of York Village across the street from the Old Gaol, the Museum Shop features fun and fine gifts for all occasions, souvenirs, stationary, old time toys, books on local history and subjects related to the collection of Old York, children's books, and more.
Our friendly volunteers and staff are happy to assist you in your purchase, answer questions about Old York Historical Society, or the community! Drop by to say hello and to check out this unique store.
The Museum Shop is closed for the season, but you can still purchase items by mail or phone! Master Card and Visa accepted. Become a member and receive 10% off all non-sale items.
Museums of Old York Gift Items
Gifts that relate to local history are always a winner. Choose from the following or visit the Museum Shop for a variety of unique gifts for all ages.
Lap Robes - a classic custom-made, all cotton, woven blanket depicting historic York landmarks. Comes in forest green or navy blue
$49.95 (plus $10 priority shipping and handling)
History of York - the definitive history including many York family genealogies, by Charles Banks. Two volumes.
$40 (plus $7 priority shipping and handling/ $3 book-rate)
The Origins of Modern York - a delightful account of York history using clips from local newspapers. Useful and enjoyable on many levels, lovers of local history will want this book on their shelves and end tables, by Tom Viele.
$17.85 (plus $7 priority shipping and handling/ $3 book-rate)
350 Years as York: Focusing on the Twentieth Century - York 350th Anniversary publication written by local residents and historians, and edited by Old York Research Librarian Virginia Spiller.
$40 (plus $10 priority shipping and handling/ $3 book-rate)
Old York Tea Towels - all linen tea towels come in Navy blue with custom sketches of our historic museum buildings. Indicate Jefferds' Tavern & Schoolhouse; Emerson-Wilcox House; Elizabeth Perkins House; Old Gaol.
$5.00 each or all four $17.95 (plus $3 shipping and handling)
CD Whistle O'er the Love O't: Boon Island Legacy - A compact disc from OYHS features two artifacts in Old York's collection: the Boon Island Fiddle and the Alexander Dickson Tune Book. Add the talent of historian and musician Steven Mallory, and you have aural history.
$15 (plus $3 shipping & handling)
To place a mail order, print this Order Form (pdf) and mail to Museums of Old York, P.O. Box 312, York, ME 03909 or call Frith Foss to order by phone at (207) 363-4974 x 11.