Store Account Book          

This account book offers a glimpse of ordinary life during extraordinary times. Recording purchases made by Grotonians at a general store for two years at the beginning of the American Revolution, the account book showcases trends in local commerce during this period. The most common items purchased include rum, coffee, sugar, and molasses, and some of the most interesting items include sheep skins, lace, and buckles. Many of the store’s patrons are featured in the outdoor portion of the exhibit in Georgie’s Garden, and speak to the lives of these Grotonians outside the conflict.