History is generally not beautiful but it is never boring, there’s just so much one can learn from history, and in this case the history of our dear homeland. From the different wars, the revolutionary wars, the biographies of presidents, the civil rights movements, the industrial age, etc, there’s a truckload of things to learn from our history.
Before I even dive down to the awesome gifts for American history lovers, let’s first celebrate these guys. The effort to teach history might not be as prominent as it should be, I’ve even heard of countries where teaching history was banned but these guys still try their best to stay at the top of their game clinging to every form of history they can hold.
So, you have one of such persons in your life, this person takes a special liking to American history, I mean why shouldn’t they *wink. In this guide, I’ll try to come up with some interesting gifts for American history lovers.
Best Gifts for American History Lovers
1. Vintage American History Map
A map, yes, a map detailing some iconic landscapes and places in America, I’m referring to structures or places that have existed for pretty long, decades, etc. It would be more iconic if these places have played a role in shaping the history of the USA.
Available Here2. Historical Recipe Cookbook
I wanted to term this a nostalgic gift but again, I doubt your receiver existed in the 1880s when meals like Terrapin en casserole à la Maryland were served before some roast to clean the palate.
Nevertheless, as a historian or someone who loves the crazy American history, getting them hooked on some iconic American meals from way back is awesome, a book with the recipes giving them room to experience is such an awesome gesture.
Available Here3. Historical Fiction Books
Noves, textbooks, magazines, and even newspapers from way back would serve as an iconic gift for an American history lover. There’s just so much the books hold that anyone who loves our history would get hooked on.
Available Here4. Historical Figure Bobbleheads
Bobbleheads would always be iconic items to get as gifts but for an American history lover, going with a bobblehead of an iconic person from our history, a presidential candidate, a president, vice, wife of a president, a religious teacher, etc would do just well.
Available Here5. Replica Historical Documents
I’m sure they’ll love to have a replica of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the currency, etc. It wouldan excellentsome gift to have wherever they can show it off as decor or as a priceless artifact.
Gifts of this nature remind us of who we are and some of the principles our nation was founded on and I believe so many of us need to remember this.
Available Here6. American History Documentary Series
Documentary series detailing and discussing about our history is another interesting gift for your receiver.
Available Here7. History-themed Wall Art
It should show some iconic people in our history, landmarks, and even events, even if you can get a pretty wide wall art, still get something that would hold enough knowledge and something clear enough for your receiver to go through.
Available Here8. Revolutionary War Soldier Figurine
A finely crafted figurine depicting a revolutionary war soldier, serving as a decorative piece for their home or office It would add beauty to their surrounding no doubt but it would also remind them of the sacrifice bot our soldiers and soldiers in general often put it, those brave men and women who supported the war effort in one way or the other need to be appreciated often.
Available Here9. American History Trivia Game
One of the best ways to learn is by learning while being entertained and no better way to help your receiver get this than with a history trivia game, one that would entertain but also teach, with such a game your receiver might spend hours playing without even being conscious of time.
Available Here10. Virtual Reality American History Experience
A virtual reality headset with American history-themed experiences, allowing them to explore historical settings from a unique perspective.
11. Personalized Historical Timeline Print
How about tracing their history for them, it’s one thing to read about the nation’s history and some iconic events but it’s a whole different thing reading about the nation’s history while simultaneously knowing where your parents and forefathers were during that time, were they fighters, sellers, travelers, did they just migrate in, were they politicians, etc, do your receiver a favor and trace their lineage.
Available Here12. History Book Subscription
A subscription to a history book club or a service that delivers carefully selected history books regularly. A huge emphasis on “carefully selected” Better still you can find out what your receiver has read already so you can advise the book subscription, and also find out where your receiver likes to focus on, is it the wars, the politics, the way of life, corporate America, etc, although all these somewhat cut across each other but you still get me.
13. Revolutionary War Replica Musket
A detailed replica of a musket from the revolutionary war Era, it is a perfect fit for a display, of historical reenactments, something to remind them of how far America and the world have come in relation to weaponry.
Available Here14. Historical Quote Mug
Available Here15. Founding Fathers Whiskey Set
A whiskey set featuring bottles with labels showcasing the faces of the founding fathers, accompanied by historical information.
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