Space constraints required Channel Craft to seek out a larger manufacturing facility if they wanted to continue producing the American Pastimes that had brought them this far. These partnerships turned into lasting business and personal relationships that would begin to bring together the cohesive theme of "Authentic American Toys, Games and Puzzles made in the USA." toy and game manufacturers and had worked out distributor partnerships to sell their products along with the Channel Craft toys. At this point, Dean had rubbed elbows with many other U.S. The craft circuit opened new avenues and provided the necessary cash flow to put together a true manufacturing operation.Īs the years went on, Dean and his crew settled in the small mining town of Ellsworth, Pennsylvania to set up a "permanent" shop to hand craft his goodies. He would arrive at a craft show the evening before and set up his traveling wood shop for the next morning ready to sand and sell his products that were finished right before the customer's very eyes. drove from craft shows to folk festivals peddling his hand-crafted wooden products. You'll find American Pastimes that are produced by skilled craftsmen and women to ensure aesthetic beauty, durability and great play value.Ĭhannel Craft began as a one-man operation back in 1983 from the back of a step van / traveling wood shop, when president and founder Dean Helfer, Jr. Not for children under 3 years.Ĭhannel Craft has been manufacturing Authentic American Toys, Games and Puzzles that are "Quality Crafted" right here in the U.S.A.
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#Colonial nine mens morris series#
The Historic Traveler Game Series includes Tic Tac Traveler, Nine Men's Morris, Fox & Geese, and Triangle Solitaire. Nine Men's Morris classic appeal will provide hours of entertainment for beginner, novice, or veteran players alike. Like most great games, the rules are simple, but the strategy can be quite involved. Nine Men's Morris, also known as Merrills, Mill or Morelles, is an old English board gamethat made its way to the 13 American Colonies with the new settlers.Īs an old English game it was played with black and white pebbles on a board marked out with chalk on a table.
These high quality games will last a lifetime. Natural hardwood board with brass keepers that hold the marbles inside the game board for storage, 9 red marbles, 9 blue marbles, game instructions and history. Nine Men's Morris Historic Traveler Game by Channel Craft.