HAHS Store

Take a Piece of History Home with You.

Welcome to the Halifax Area Historical Society Store, where history waits to be taken home...by you! With a large selection of books, maps, historical tokens, and one-of-a-kind merchandise, you can't go wrong in this shop unless you leave empty-handed! Each purchase you make helps fund the HAHS to keep preserving and teaching local history, and we want to express our sincerest thanks to you and yours for helping preserve the past for the future. We couldn't do it without you!

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Halifax Hometown Heroes Book

Honor Halifax's heroes with this memorial to those who fought and sacrificed to protect and serve our country and Halifax community. Revised in 2019, this documentation of the existing Hometown Heroes Banners preserves our Halifax veterans in high-quality images in a spiral-bound format.

$30.00

Historic Halifax Area Photo Pack

With this exclusive, official HAHS photo pack, you will always have a collection of historical Halifax's most famous locations at your fingertips. Share with friends and family, pin in your scrapbook, or place it in your photo album for memorable viewing over and over again.

$15.00

Belsnickel Decals

Show off your love for the "Furry Santa" and get your friends and family asking questions with these uniquely designed and high-quality decals. Designs unique to the HAHS.

PRODUCT INFO:

- Made from high quality vinyl and ink.

- Not recommended for the impish.

$2.00/item

Belsnickel T-Shirt

Other than the American flag, have you ever seen a more awesome piece of fabric? Show your love for Belsnickel year-round with a shirt that you can wear in warm or cool weather, no matter the season.

PRODUCT INFO:

- Polyester/wool blend

- Exclusive, unique design print from HAHS

- Belsnickel Approved

$2.00/item

Halifax 225th Anniversary Pottery Mug

Created for the 225th anniversary event celebrated in Halifax, PA, this beautiful pottery mug can sit proudly on your coffee table, a testament to a chapter in our town's history.

PRODUCT INFO:

- Genuine pottery featuring engraved stamp.

- LIMITED EDITION!

$20.00

McClellan Coal Storage Yard Book (1900-1931)

Interested in diving DEEP into a piece of Pennsylvania coal industry history? Discover the tales and facts surrounding the coal village of McClellan in Halifax, PA, and the lasting impact that it had on the region.

$30.00

Belsnickel Hoodie

$15.00

HAHS Wooden Top

From millennia past to recent decades, the top has been a toy of lasting quality and infinite fun. Now, you can continue the legacy nearly as old as time with your very own, high-quality HAHS spinning top.

- Made of authentic wood.

- Laser-engraved HAHS logo.

- Spin time deviated by skill.

$2.00

HAHS Starter Bundle

Are you a lover of history or looking to get started with the HAHS? Our starter pack will provide you with several tributes to kick off your journey! Show off your Halifax pride with the high-quality HAHS decals or spin a HAHS top while enjoying family game night. The sky is the limit from here!

Includes:

- 3 HAHS Decals

- 2 HAHS wooden tops.

- 5 limited-edition Halifax Bicentennial HAHS wooden nickels (colors and prints vary).

$10.00

HAHS Belsnickel Bundle

Love the HAHS Belsnickel and his merch but can't decide what to get? The Belsnickel Bundle gives you the biggest bang for your buck and will have you looking very admirable when the "Furry Santa" comes around next year.

Includes:

- 1 Belsnickel T-Shirt

- 2 Belsnickel Insulated Cups

- 2 Wooden HAHS Tops

- 5 HAHS decals

$40.00

"Cheer or Fear?" Belsnickel Thermos

With the cold winter following Belsnickel into your town (wherever you may be), you'll need a cup that can be filled with a hot beverage again and again. This unique thermos is your answer, reminding you and those you interact with that the Belsnickel is Near.

NOTE: Not dishwasher safe; hand-wash only.

$8.00

"The Secret Rescue" by Cate Lineberry

Discover the incredible true stories of the darning nurses and medics working behind the Nazi lines during World War II. Written by seasoned author and Edgar Award Finalist Cate Lineberry, this book is your next history obsession waiting to happen.

- ONLY 1 LEFT IN STOCK

$40.00

Postcards of Halifax Community Book

Over the years, the Halifax community has had its own share of collectible postcards, many of which became rare and ultimately faded into obscurity. This documentation provides an insight into the history of the postcards that were found and how they had significance to the Halifax area.

$30.00

Halifax Bank Robbery & Banking History Book

You've heard of the infamous Halifax bank robbery of 1901...but have you ever seen the records? With copies of real documents, photos, court trial manuscripts, and archival records in your hands, you'll discover the exact happenings of that day, the history of those involved, and the fates of those touched by the incident.

$130.00

Halifax Area Heritage Book

With the history of Halifax and the Lykens Valley region so deep, it is important to have a compass to lead the way into your research and retelling of the tales that these communities hold. "Halifax Area Heritage," beautifully bound in green bicentennial hardcover, will be your guide as you navigate the waters of Halifax area history.

$30.00

A Dream Fulfilled: Boyer Memorial School (2nd ed.)

One-room schoolhouses were once the pinnacle place of American education until the public school system arose and they faded into obscurity. For Halifax, the story is the same...except their legacy and memory lives on. Dissect the rich history of the one-room schoolhouses throughout the Valley region and the incredible stories that they have to offer in this intricate documentation of their history.

$30.00

Adam H. Prenzel & Family: Master Inventor Book

From Willits and Ryan to Prenzel and Halifax Shoe Co., the cobber's era of Halifax, PA can be traced through many stages of growth. Dive into the incredible history of Halifax's many shoe companies of the past which assisted in the overall industrial success of the area for some time, as well as the families at the center of it all.

$25.00

Shoop: Pennsylvania's Famous Paleo Site Book

Native American history-lovers...this is the book for you. Learn about the famous Pennsylvanian Paleo deposits and their historical significance in our area, as well as some of the findings from the site itself.

$25.00

The History of Halifax - Official Coloring Book

Looking for a way to start teaching your kids about history while also having fun? The official coloring book of Halifax history is chalk-full of moments that made our town! Whether coloring inside the lines or out, this little piece of history will have you and your young ones spending quality time together while learning about this town we call home.

$1.00

Sweigard's Store: Accomodating WWII Local Boys by Phone

Did you know that during World War II, Sweigard's Store in Matamoras, PA, was taking calls from the boys overseas? Read about some of the amazing stories that happened in this small village general store and the lives that it impacted during one of the darkest times in history.

$25.00

18.. Map of Dauphin County

Some people just see lines and scribbles on a piece of paper. Others see history. To us, it's home sweet home. Secure your own map of Dauphin County, PA, drawn in 18, and dive into Central Pennsylvania history like never before.

PRODUCT INFO:

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- High quality paper poster

$20.00

HAHS Bicentennial Coin

Own one of Halifax's most beautiful commemorative items celebrating the 200th anniversary of Halifax. Struck in 1994, this genuine copper coin is a rarity that will be treasured by your family for generations to come.

PRODUCT INFO:

- No monetary value; commemorative token only.

- High quality brushed copper

- Engraved striking

$10.00

HAHS Logo Decal

Show off your small-town spirit and love for history in the same breath. On a bumper, a suitcase, laptop, water bottle, or anywhere else known to mankind, the HAHS decal will look splendid.

PRODUCT INFO:

- Made from high quality vinyl and ink.

$20.00

A Brief History of the Clemson Family Book

From aviator and entrepinur to military veteran and freemason, John Clemson is arguably one of the most prominent and successful men to ever grow up in Halifax, PA. But there's more to his entire family, and the island in the middle of the Susquehanna River that still bears their name, than just fame. Learn about their lives, ansestory, and place in history.

$20.00

HAHS Wooden Nickel

As both a increasingly rare piece of Halifax history and a testament to a time where the small things proved lasting, this HAHS Bicentennial wooden nickel is a timeless token for your keepsake collection.

$4.00/5 items

HAHS Bicentennial Glass

Looking for that perfect glass stine to pour your beer, soda, or iced tea into this summer? We've got you covered! With the historical Halifax Bicentennial and Fireman's 75th ...... logos cresting the sides, somehow...that brew is gonna taste even better.

PRODUCT INFO:

- Not dishwasher safe; hand-wash only!

- LIMITED EDITION!

$20.00

Authentic Boyer Memorial School Brick

History is so rarely kind to the collector who wishes to not only learn about history, but have a piece of their own that can be touched and held in-hand. Have your own authentic piece of Boyer's Memorial School and share a novel piece of America's schooling history with your family and friends.

$15.00

Jeffery Hoffman Print Greeting Cards

Who needs Hallmark when a local artist from your area paints like THIS? Halifax native and painting legend Jeffery Hoffman's prints have been intricately made into greeting cards, perfect for any season or occasion and your next message to a loved one.

$10.00/4 items

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