2026 Holiday Season Gifts

11/16/2026
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Store display of various merchandise including t-shirts, bags, necklaces, drinkware and plush toys.

It’s that time of year again, and we’ve curated an array of history-themed gifts. From the whimsical to the practical, you’ll find something to delight everyone on your list.

 

A shirt with a message

“America Needs Historians” shirt
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Maroon t-shirts printed with white all-caps block letters. Text: 'America needs historians.'

 

America needs historians and history needs historians. Designed and printed by union labor at RAYGUN.

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A cuddly wartime hero

Cher Ami Plush Pigeon
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Soft plush pigeon toy dressed in a green vest and helmet. One of the legs has been replaced with a peg leg.

 

Meet Cher Ami, one of the most famous heroes of World War I! This soft and cuddly plush celebrates the brave carrier pigeon who delivered a life-saving message during the Battle of the Argonne in 1918.

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A mug (and a water bottle) with historical flair

Artifacts of the Great War Drinkware
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White mug and white water bottle printed with illustrations of historical artifacts such as uniforms, boots, rifles and gas masks.

 

Show off your support for the Museum and Memorial with this custom mug or water bottle adorned with WWI artifacts!

Mug

Water Bottle

 

Vintage schlepping

Collection-Inspired Bags
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Grey and red backpack embroidered with a patch of a WWI tank.
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Brown satchel embroidered with a patch of a running devil holding a pitchfork.

 

Inspired by the gas mask bags preserved in the collection of the Museum and Memorial, these bags echo the look and feel of the originals, complete with historic-style markings.

Backpack

Satchel

 

Delicate adornment

Stainless Steel Poppy Necklaces
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Two necklace pendants hanging on a mannequin. They are flat discs engraved with a poppy design. One is gold-colored and the other is steel-colored.

 

These handmade Poppy Necklaces capture the essence of the actual flower with their laser engraving details. Like the flower, this pendant is a show-stopper. In some cultures, poppies symbolize happiness and success. In western culture, red poppies represent respect for those fallen in battle.

Steel

Gold

 

Lighting the way

Liberty's Beacon Candles
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A small round tin decorated with a blue label that says 'Liberty's Beacon' next to an open glass jar filled with candle wax.

 

Kansas City-made and hand-poured candles! Made in celebration of our Centennial and inspired by the museum itself. Scent: Warm vanilla and limestone.

Jar candle

Mini tin

 

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All items are shipped from the Museum Store in Kansas City, Missouri. Items will be fulfilled within 3 days of order placement. Standard shipping times will vary depending on the shipping method chosen at check-out.

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