Toys & Games | From Exhibit to Experience

In early America, as today, toys and games relied on skill and imagination to entertain children and adults alike. Inspired by the everyday playthings of the 18th and 19th centuries, our collection carries these traditions forward, inviting museum visitors to experience history through toys and games they can play, share, and take home.

Our HistoryLives products are offered wholesale for museum shops, historic sites, and living history stores. For educational programming, reenactment, and other non-resale purchases, visit our outlet store at Cowings Mill

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Cooperman HistoryLives Game of Graces

Game of Graces – Traditional Wooden Hoop & Wand Set

Cooperman HistoryLives rolling hoop 2

Wooden Rolling Hoop with Stick – Traditional Outdoor Game

Pewter Whirligig Toy – Early American Spinning Toy

Pewter Whirligig Toy – Early American Spinning Toy

Cooperman HistoryLives wood buzz saw toy

Wooden Buzz Saw – Traditional Spinning Toy

Wooden Peg Top with String – Traditional Spinning Top Toy

Wooden Peg Top with String – Traditional Spinning Top Toy

Cooperman HistoryLives wood dice

Wooden Dice Set – Early American Game Dice

Pewter Dice Set – Early American Soldiers' Gaming Dice

Pewter Dice Set – Early American Soldiers' Gaming Dice

Bilbo-Catcher (Bilboquet) – Traditional Cup and Ball Toy

Bilbo-Catcher (Bilboquet) – Traditional Cup and Ball Toy

Cooperman HistoryLives Game of Jacks in leather pouch

Game of Jacks – Pewter Jacks Set with Wood & Bouncy Ball (Traditional Historic Toy)