Entering Kready's Store is like going back in time. The original E.E. Kready Store was located in Manheim from 1865 to 1957. In 1999, the entire store was relocated to Lititz. The treasures that are displayed in the museum are the authentic atrifacts from the store's three original owners as well as many items from the Kready household.

Elias E. Kready Jr. was the keeper and protector of the items in his father's store for nearly 40 years. In 1993, Mr Kready decided to begin the process of selling each item of the store's enormous stock, per piece, to Paul Brown. His decision to do so rested upon the agreed provision that ensures that the integrity of the collection remain intact, to keep the Kready family spirit alive, and to promote the historical significance of Lancaster County.

After great efforts and meticulous restoration, the Kready Country Store Museum re-opened its doors in historic Lititz in 1999. The store's goods and fixtures date from 1840 throouhg the 1940's. The products on the shelves are still full of their original contents! The two-story museum is complete with the original shelves, counters, light fixtures, 1910 Armstrong linoleum floor and even the original store front! The store is a Heritage Tourism Site and was awarded the highest level of designation for its signifigance to Lancaster County's Heritage.