A Holiday Gift Guide for Future Historical Figures — that’s you!
Looking for the perfect gift for everyone on your list this holiday season? You can get inspired by the past, and do good in the present! Shop from museums, community organizations and local sites to support the keepers of our shared history. Here are our top picks from our partners across the country to get you started.
Make a Statement
If you know a history enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates a good pun, grab them a humorous homage to President Abraham Lincoln! This tee from Ford’s Theatre is a unique way to celebrate a monumental moment in American history.
This super soft, unisex black t-shirt features the artwork of Félix Beltrán, the Cuban artist and graphic designer behind the iconic image, Libertad Para Angela Davis [Freedom for Angela Davis], included in the Oakland Museum of California’s exhibition, Angela Davis — Seize the Time.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, the Japanese American National Museum has created this t-shirt to remind people of a historic event that should never be repeated. The iconic headline of 1942’s Civilian Exclusion Order №22 has been supplemented with a message for the 21st Century.
In a democracy, records belong to the people, and for more than seven decades, the National Archives has preserved and provided access to the records of the United States of America. Help spread the love with this National Archives Store exclusive “Got History?” t-shirt, designed, printed, and the fabric made in the U.S.A.
Make a statement all summer long with this comfortable-fitting tank top from the Atlanta History Center.
Deck the Halls
The figures in the New-York Historic Society’s History Makers line of ornaments are zardozi works, handmade with skills passed down from generation to generation by rural women of Thailand and India.
This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament is a festive holiday wreath, adorned on the front with decorations. Available from the White House Historical Association, this year’s ornament is inspired by the handcrafted Christmas ornaments used in the White House during the Gerald R. Ford presidency.
Sock It To Me
The Lonesome Larry Project was started by a young Boise resident after learning that ocean-run species, such as Idaho’s trout and salmon, are declining almost everywhere. Available from the Idaho State Museum, 100% of proceeds from these socks go to salmon research and conservation.
The Susan B. Anthony House and Museum is the home of Anthony, who passed away at the home in 1906 at age 86, following her “Failure is Impossible” speech in Baltimore. Honor her memory with socks that bear the museum’s logo embroidered and “Failure is Impossible” on the bottom — available in two colors!
From weekend warrior to woodworker extraordinaire, these socks are perfect for the handy person in your life! Grab a beautiful gift box of 4 pairs of socks from the National Liberty Museum.
Pets, Puzzles and More!
This original high-quality 1000-piece puzzle of Chicago World’s Fair Poster harkens to the 1893 when Chicago welcomed the world! Grab your own from the Chicago History Museum for an easy way to get some quality time with your loved ones over the winter break.
Featuring the National Women’s History Museum logo, this onsie comes in sizes newborn to 24 months.
Get a gift for your furry friend from the Heinz History Center! Complete with the historic Heinz pickle pattern, the collar has a buckle closure and comes in multiple sizes.
Inspired by the lavender grown at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, this soy candle features the fragrance of fresh lavender PLUS the biodegradable box is embedded with lavender seeds from Monticello’s Center for Historic Plants so the gardener in your life can grow their own.
Poppies became a well-known symbol of remembrance after WWI based on the poem “In Flander’s Field” by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The National WWI Museum and Memorial offers this clutch by designer Whitney Manney, a Kansas City Missouri native.
