30 Unforgettable Gifts—Because Your Presents Should Tell Stories Too!
This holiday season, let your gifts transcend the ordinary and become a force for change. At the National Trust for Historic Preservation, we're not just preserving historic sites; we're safeguarding the threads of America's narrative to ensure that all Americans see their history in the places that surround us.
Explore our curated gift guide selected from our historic sites' gift shops, where every purchase is a pledge to save the past and tell the complete American story. Discover the perfect presents that not only spark joy but also support saving our country’s history.
Looking for a book for the reader in your life? Check out our Winter Book List.
As you peruse our gift offerings from National Trust Historic Sites across the country, we encourage you to take the time to learn about our sites' full histories, and their initiatives to further share the lives and experiences of all. Some of the places in the list below are sites of enslavement, and any purchase you make will further support their work to tell the full American story at these places.
For the Foodies in Your Life
1. Cutting Board by Spring Run Design ($85.00)

This unique charcuterie board is perfect for small bites and a great conversation starter. Each piece is hand-crafted by artisan Kory Helgens of Spring Run Designs and is one-of-a-kind. All wood is sourced from the iconic sugar maple tree that stood in front of the Edith Farnsworth House for 62 years.
2. Belle Grove Signature Tea Blends ($12.36)

Your gift recipient will be transported to another time when drinking these loose-leaf tea blends, expertly crafted by the Larkin Tea Company. Select from Belle Grove Breakfast Blend (Black Tea), Cedar Creek (Black Tea with Vanilla and Cornflower Petals), or Dragonfly Song (Rooibos, Honey notes, Green Rooibos, Lemon Peel, Cornflowers, Calendula Petals).
3. Drayton Hall’s Culinary Charleston Gift Box ($94.99)

Give your loved one a taste of the South with these treats, locally sourced from the Lowcountry. The elegantly wrapped gift box contains a Dark Chocolate Alligator, Bourbon Maple Caramels, Praline Pecans, and more.
4. Montpelier’s Apple Cider Jelly ($7.99)

Made with a luscious variety of ripe, juicy apples, tart apple cider, and aromatic spices, this jam elevates your toast into a delicious homemade apple pie.
5. Drayton Hall’s Biscuit Box ($49.99)

Give the gift of a lazy Sunday morning. This elegantly wrapped gift box contains Biscuit Mix, Strawberry Jam, and Drayton Hall Blend Coffee.
For the Ones with a Strong Sense of Style
6. Acoma Sky City Jewelry ($30-$135)

For something truly unique, shop the jewelry collection from Acoma Sky City. Local artisans have created an array of bold rings, wooden earrings, and hummingbird necklaces in their jewelry collection.
7. Drayton Hall’s Feather Bow Tie ($225.00)

Handcrafted in Charleston, South Carolina by Brackish, every feather is sustainably sourced and hand selected, making no two pieces exactly alike.
8. Drayton Hall’s Toile de Jouy Vintage Blue Square Scarf ($24.99)

Inspired by original vintage botanical illustrations, this Fable scarf is sure to add an elegant flair to any outfit.
9. Montpelier Amethyst Simple Earrings ($34.99)

Great-niece Adele Cutts Douglas recalled a childhood memory of visiting her Aunt Dolley Madison, who wore a purple velvet dress lace and a lace cravat "fastened with an amethyst pin (which I remember, as Aunt afterwards gave my mother the earrings to correspond and I was sometimes allowed to wear them)." Dolley's amethyst pin and earrings provided the inspiration for jewelry artist Anne Vaughan to design these original amethyst accessories exclusively for Montpelier.
10. White House Historical Association Pearl Drop Earrings ($75.00)

From the First Lady Collection, these elegant earrings are made with cultured pearls and cubic zirconia. Your gift recipient will be fashionable in these everywhere from a black-tie event to the office.
11. White House Historical Association USS Williamsburg Navy Gold Cufflinks ($75.00)

The eagle design on these cufflinks is inspired by a set of stemware ordered in 1945 for the presidential yacht, USS Williamsburg.
For the Kids in Your Life (Or Those Young at Heart)
12. President Lincoln’s Cottage Brave Ideas Board Game ($50)

What should the government be allowed to do? What do you do if you fail at something? These are just a few of the questions at the heart of the Brave Ideas game. Each round nurtures students’ bold and brave ideas for taking action on issues that are important to them.
13. White House Historical Association Presidential Pets ($10.95-$18.95)

Give the gift of a stuffed animal that was inspired by a presidential pet from history. Select from Liberty (President Ford’s Golden Retriever), Millie (President Bush’s English Springer Spaniel), Socks (President Clinton’s cat), or Bo (President Obama’s Portuguese Water Dog), Clipper (First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s German Shepherd).
14. Tenement Museum’s Explorer and Botanist Paper Doll Set ($19.99)

Give the child in your life hours of imaginative play with this paper doll set, complete with fold-out play scene, wardrobe of reusable clothes and accessories. Paper dolls were very popular in the mid-19th century, but they are still enjoyed by children today.
15. Tenement Museum’s Make Your Own Music Box ($24.99)

With the violin shaped screwdriver, this old fashioned music box comes together in no time. It can play four different songs.
For the History Buffs
16. Montpelier Cedar Twist Pen ($60)

Beautifully crafted by Virginia woodworker Dale Winburn, this gorgeous twist pen is made from a Montpelier Cedar tree. Packaged in a velvet lined box, this limited-edition item is a real find for the history lover in your life.
17. Montpelier Feather Pen Set ($38.99)

This complete feather pen set, also known as a Schreibfeder-Set, includes a natural quill, wood stylus, 7 nibs and ink.
18. President Lincoln's Cottage Lincoln Slipper ($500-$525)

Lincoln’s meetings at the Cottage were often impromptu and informal, and Lincoln was known to greet guests while wearing carpet slippers. Stubbs and Wootton, purveyors of luxury slippers, have recreated these famous slippers. The iconic slipper is embroidered in your choice of either: velvet, linen, or flax fabric.
19. White House Historical Association Presidential Soap Set ($29.00)

Give the gift of a presidential smelling bathroom! This truly unique gift comes in a special box and includes: Number Six, Washington's favorite; Almond Cold Cream, selected by Eisenhower; and Jockey Club, the choice of John F. Kennedy, Jr..
For the Design Enthusiasts
20. The Glass House’s Ornamental Pencil Set ($49)

Swiss husband-and-wife design team, Tät-Tat box created set of playfully designed pencils that is sure to delight those who have a passion for architecture and design.
21. White House Historical Association Architecture Mugs ($49.95)

For the lovers of Neoclassical design, give them this mug set that depicts the original architectural renderings of the White House.
22. The Glass House’s T4 Cake Stand ($325)

The T4 Cake Stand is a simple but striking geometry. Its brushed brass geometric base and solid walnut wood top bring a design-forward elegance to any table.
For the Holiday Lovers
23. The Glass House Snow Globe ($80)

Let it snow! An elegant addition to any desktop, the Glass House is encased in a glass sphere, enveloped by gently falling snow.
24. White House Historical Association Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament ($24.95)

Since 1981, the White House Historical Association has created an annual ornament that honors a president or White House anniversary. This year, the ornament features were inspired by the handcrafted Christmas ornaments used in the White House during the presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
25. Edith Farnsworth House Ornament ($25.00)

Our new Edith Farnsworth House ornament features a “peek inside” of the glass house with etched details. It’s a perfect gift for our architecture enthusiasts and modernist collectors!
For Those Who Have Everything
26. Tenement Museum’s Classic Greek Ceramic Cup ($24.99)

Transport your giftee to New York City; the city’s famous paper cup has been reimagined in a ceramic mug.
27. Tenement Museum’s Tea Leaf Reading Kit ($14.99)

Who knows what the future holds? You might if you read the leaves in the bottom of your cup using this Tea Leaf Reading kit. The kit is a nod to Dora Meltzer, who ran her palm reading studio from 97 Orchard Street, now home to the Tenement Museum, in the early 20th century.
28. The Glass House’s Cool Down Pop ($15,000)

Artist Derrick Adams created these unique works of art for the 2023 Glass House Summer Party, their annual benefit soiree, which Vogue magazine described as “a chic collision of art, fashion, and entertainment.”
29. Acoma Sky City Pottery ($88)

Give something that they won’t find anywhere else. Select a spectacular geometric pottery piece ($88). To learn more about time-honored technique of creating pottery from Sky City, the nearly 1,000-year-old village and National Trust Historic Site in Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico read this Preservation magazine story.
30. Give the Gift of Membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation appreciates our members. Through our exclusive Membership Benefits Package, National Trust Members receive special opportunities to experience, learn about, and share in preservation successes across the country.