Past & Presents, at the Western Reserve Historical Society, is well stocked with books about every conceivable aspect of Cleveland life, past or present. Fashion, food, industry, society, sports, architecture...you'll find books you never knew existed on all these aspects of Cleveland life. You can also pick up maps of the Western Reserve, postcards, t-shirts and supplies to do your family's genealogy, a WRHS specialty. A bonus: since WRHS's space includes the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum, the store also carries a large stock of model cars, including cars that were made in Cleveland when the city rivaled Detroit as an automotive center. AP

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In celebration of the Vatican Splendors exhibit, The Western Reserve Historical Society has published an illustrated booklet on the history of the Diocese of Cleveland. There are No Strangers at the Feast presents the story of the Roman Catholic community within the context of the historical evolution of our region. It is not an institutional history, but rather a well illustrated essay that examines the significance of Roman Catholics and Roman Catholicism within the general transformation of Greater Cleveland and northeastern Ohio into a community that is, in the 21st Century, a mosaic of beliefs and ethnicities.
(Retail: $7.95 + tax)

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Enjoy a bit of nostalgia as you explore Past & Presents, the East Boulevard Museum Store. If you miss toys that don't require batteries or plug into a TV, this is the place for you. Choose from a variety of nostalgic toys, from pick- up sticks to marbles, to old-fashioned wind-up toys. We also carry toys and games relating to our collections. So you can shop for your favorite young car or airplane buff, your budding fashion designer or history-lover.

Looking for a great book? Be sure to check out our extensive collection of publications on Cleveland and Ohio history. You’ll also find an excellent selection of automotive and aviation titles, books on costume design, and even books to help you restore your old home. For more information, or to purchase, please call 216-721-5722 ext.286 or email.

If you are interested in researching your family tree see us for all of your supplies, from books on genealogy to family trees to fill out as you discover your roots!

Hale Farm & Village

The Hale Farm & Village store features hand-made crafts from our potters, blacksmiths, weavers, candlemakers, broommakers, basket makers, woodworkers and glassblowers, so after you've spent a day learning how they're made, you can take the crafts home as souvenirs. Other favorites include hand held lanterns, tavern puzzles, and good old-fashioned toys like jacks and jump ropes.