The Merchant General Store

09/03/2026

I’m excited to share my son Caleb’s official page, where he documents his archaeological journeys, historical discoveries, finds, and projects!
If you enjoy archaeology, history, artifacts, and following along on exciting unearthing historical discoveries, be sure to check out his page and give it a follow!
https://www.facebook.com/share/19JSjHYPY2/

Exploring and discovering history in Wisconsin

09/02/2026

One person's "trash" definitely can become another's "treasure". At a recent fundraiser rummage sale I found a basket filled with over a dozen clock figurines priced at just $1 for the whole basket. While I certainly appreciated the bargain, I knew they were worth much more, so I left a $10 donation to help support the organization.

I kept a few of these to display with at the house. Here is a look at them now. The rest were taken down to my store to sell.

08/08/2026

The new window display: 1950's living room scene watching I Love Lucy on the 1953 Zenith TV.

07/27/2026

07/17/2026

20 years ago....

Hard to imagine 18 years ago....Dorothy was an amazing person! Dorothy passed away in 2017 at the age of 96 and would have been 103 this last December.