Gift Guides

Essays on barflies, fix-it guys, and other eccentric small-town folks come together in a humorous and touching collection that shares the heart of a Midwestern lake community.

Natural, polished stone bracelet with square metal charm. Three designs inspired by decorative tiles at Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Three lovely designs inspired by historic art tiles at Black Point Estate & Gardens.

Pendant necklaces inspired by historic and artistic tiles at Black Point Estate. Three styles.

Unique cards for special events and fun people. Made in Wisconsin!

Bring a piece of Lake Geneva’s outdoor charm to your home with this beautifully crafted leather coaster.

Set of 4 Lake Michgian topographic map art coasters. A unique coaster set with details about size and depth!

A stylish and practical decor piece that celebrates one of the Midwest's most stunning bodies of water.

Lake Monona coaster set illustrating topographic details.

Identify your agate finds quickly and easily with this all-in-one identification guide. A must-have for beginners and experts.

Keep the sun out of your eyes while visiting Lake Superior, which remains to this day unsalted and shark-free!

Set of 4 Lake Superior topographic map art coasters.

Show your Great Lakes pride in style with this warm sweatshirt!

Show off your Great Lakes pride with this fun t-shirt for all ages.

The essence of a summer lakeside breeze. Small batch soy candle. Hand-poured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Hardcover: $29.95
208 pages, 180 color photos, 7 ½ x 9
ISBN: 9780870208287

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Old fashioned flavor from the bratwurst capitol of the world—Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Easy to use!

Stay stylish with the Madison Lakes Map Bandana available in two styles, Sea Glass or Blueprint. Fun for pets too!

This Madison chain of lakes coaster set illustrates lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, and Wingra with details like size and depth. Four coasters.

Lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Kegonsa, and Wingra are illustrated on each card. Perfect for cribbage!

Venture out in style (and remember where you are) when you wear a Madison lakes map scarf. A light, sheer scarf and a Society exclusive!

The colors of fall are captured in these beautifully hand-illustrated and petite autumn leaf stud earrings!

Create new memories with every meal! Features recipes beyond breakfast that are sure to delight friends, neighbors, and the entire family.

Take a nostalgic ride around the fair with celebrated rural historian, Jerry Apps, as the former 4-H leader and fair judge showcases the history of Wisconsin county fairs (and the state fair) in this salute to one of the Midwest’s greatest summer traditions!

All natural, undyed wool from the Merino sheep at Old World Wisconsin. Experience the magic of crafting with nature's finest.

Create a priceless keepsake for the whole family with this interview book for grandmothers. Fill it with memories and share for generations!

Create a priceless keepsake for the whole family with this prompted interview book. Fill it with memories that will be loved for generations!

The first biography to chronicle the life and career of one of the most beloved musical artists to come out of Wisconsin. From his earliest days singing in the 1940s until his death in 2017, Jarreau defied categorization.

Seasoned with personal stories, menus, and family photos, Old Farm Country Cookbook recalls a time when electricity had not yet found its way to the farm, when making sauerkraut was a family endeavor, and when homemade ice cream tasted better than anything you could buy at the store.

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Learn more about the history of Lake Mendota's shoreline and the people and place along it in this collection of stories, maps, newspaper articles, and other fully colored illustrations compiled by Donald P. Sanford. Details below.

This Pendarvis tea towel is inspired by the towels used at the historic Pendarvis House restaurant in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

Return to Wake Robin; One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts
by Marnie O. Mamminga

In a series of evocative remembrances, Mamminga takes readers to Wake Robin, the cabin her grandparents built in 1929 on Big Spider Lake near Hayward—on land adjacent to Moody’s Camp—the cabin five generations of Mamminga’s family have returned to every summer since.

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With tips on growing rhubarb and insights into its rich history, this cookbook is as informative as it is inspiring—a go-to resource for rhubarb recipes. From garden to plate, discover the sweet-yet-tart possibilities!

Knit with soft Merino Wool & Silk blended yarn. Knit then felted. Will add style to anyone's wardrobe. Made in Wisconsin.

A seeds-to-supper guide for the whole family to learn together about gardening science and history and growing in different environments. Includes recipes and projects to make the most of these nature lessons!

One of the most well-known photographs in the Society's Historic Image Collection is now a puzzle!

Knit with a soft wool and silk blend. Purple "spikes" on a silver-gray background. Made in Wisconsin.

Kitchen tea towel with snowflake design. Cotton/linen blend. Ready to gift.

Beautiful 100% silk scarf inspired by the stunning stained glass windows found at Villa Louis, the Society's historic site near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

This pin is inspired by a detail in one of the leaded glass windows of treasured The National Farmer's Bank designed by architect Louis Sullivan, who also designed the Farmers and Merchants Union Bank in Columbus, Wisconsin.

$15.50 and up. Prints can be selected in a range of sizes, from postcard to poster, in paper or canvas. Printed to order and shipped to you. Prices vary with print size and type. Find ordering instructions below.

An intimate and engaging Native food memoir. These stories from the author’s teen and tween years—some serious, some laugh-out-loud funny—will take readers from Catholic schoolyards to Native foot trails to bowling alleys.

A fun gift for Wisconsinites and cheese fanatics! 100% cotton.

A must-have for any gathering of friends and family. This new indoor version of the classic yard game showcases Wisconsin culture in a playful way.

Dozens of delicious recipes, from side dishes to main courses. A must-have for Wisconsin cooks and chefs.

Try something new at your next campfire with this campfire cookbook, featuring more than 100 delicious recipes and full-color photographs of every delicious dish. Perfect for the professional cook, foodie, or family member with high expectations for dinner when roughing it in nature.

Discover the glamour and the grit of what was once the largest showbiz industry on earth. This comprehensive look at the American circus brings together original posters and lithographs as well as remarkable circus photography.

Everything you wanted to know about beer, and more! The definitive, richly illustrated book on beer and brewing in Wisconsin.

A must-have resource for anyone interested in Wisconsin's prehistoric and contemporary geography. This book will stand the test of time as a vital contribution to physical and cultural geographic study of the Badger state. 472 pages.

Historian and storyteller Gayle Soucek explores the haunting mysteries and spooky stories behind the area known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.

A facsimile edition of the original "way to a man's heart," featuring authentic American recipes, European cooking, and Jewish favorites. First published in 1903, it was a staple of the American kitchen for more than fifty years.

A cribbage board for Badger fans and alum. Attractive game room or cabin decor when not in use. Made in Wisconsin.

Watering pot lapel pin from Old World Wisconsin. A gift for the gardener in your lift, or add to your collection!

A fresh take on traditional foods alongside interesting features on the quintessential uniqueness that makes Up North Wisconsin.

This entertaining story chronicles the career of a one-of-a-kind, independent promoter whose hardheadedness and love of music have helped him keep it real and make it in the music business for more than forty years.

Colorful and whimsical map art by collage artist Wendy Gold, with each state bird positioned geographically over the map.

This is your guide to cooking wildfoods that you can hunt, fish, or forage—or buy—in the Upper Midwest.

Striking gold jasmine designed bookmark by William Morris, the late British textile designer.

Flowers and greenery delicately woven around and in between themselves to create a unique and beautiful pattern. Brass.

Beyond delving into mythic origins of classic creations, Jeanette Hurt introduces a new generation of Wisconsin cocktail concoctions.

Celebrate Wisconsin with these state-shaped cookie cutters.

Handcrafted in Wisconsin with solid woods, this three-player cribbage board is complete with pegs in recessed storage area.

Author B.J. Hollars chronicles JFK’s nail-biting Wisconsin win by drawing on rarely cited oral histories from the eclectic team of people who worked together to make it happen: a cranberry farmer, a union leader, a mayor, an architect, and others.

Solid maple and handcrafted in the heart of America's DairyLand.

The Wisconsin Party Know How postcard highlights everything fun about the Dairy State, including polka, fish fries, tailgating, potato salad, cheese curds, seven-layer salad and more.

500 pieces. Ages 10 and up. Made in Wisconsin.

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Super cute, small wood Wisconsin charms on gold or silver plated earhooks. Each charm is cut and assembled in the Wisconsin Northwoods!

Super cute, small wood Wisconsin charm pendant on gold or silver plated chain. Each charm is cut and assembled in the Wisconsin Northwoods!

Supper club aficianado Ron Faiola is back with updated chronicles and beautiful new photographs from the clubs that captured the attention of readers in Wisconsin Supper Clubs.

Wisconsin Waters takes readers on an epic tour of the geologic, natural, and human stories that have shaped these aquatic landscapes over millions of years.

This blanket blends heritage and warmth, ideal for cozying up or as a decorative piece.