Virginia Museum of History & Culture - 2025 Holiday Catalog
A MESSAGE FROM THE President
As we all begin looking ahead to the holidays, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture is pleased to share with you this special gift guide. Within, you will find history-inspired gifts, great books, and many one-of-a-kind, Virginia-made items. This gift guide also offers the opportunity to complete your shopping list all while supporting a great cause—Virginia’s oldest museum and one of the finest in the nation.
As a private, non-profit institution, the VMHC receives no government operating support. It is through your generosity, your visitation and engagement, and—yes— your shopping, that we are empowered to fulfill our timeless mission of connecting people to America’s past through the unparalleled story of Virginia.
You know the value of our shared history. We hope that you will choose to support the VHMC this holiday season by shopping with us—at the museum or online. Thank you and happy holidays!
Thank you,
Jamie O. Bosket President & CEO
Official Virginia History Ornament of 2025
This year’s Official 2025 Virginia History Christmas Ornament commemorates America’s Semiquincentennial. It features the Declaration of Independence flanked by flags, wrapped in a frame of Dogwood blossoms, and illuminated by fireworks. It speaks to the founding of a new nation, and the leading role Virginians played in making it so.
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Virginia History Ornament
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Moth Wood Farms & Belmont Peanuts
Maker Profile
Moth Wood Farms
Moth Wood Farms, owned by first-generation vegetarian farmer Amber Tia, is a family operation at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They raise Nigerian Dwarf goats for milk, and Amber’s nature-inspired art background gives the farm its unique character.
Maker Profile
Belmont Peanuts
Belmont is dedicated to growing, harvesting, and hand-cooking the freshest Gourmet Virginia Peanuts. Rooted in a farmstead dating to 1790 and listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register for Historic Places—Belmont honors tradition, environmental stewardship, and community by nurturing the land and supporting local agriculture through sustainable practices.
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Emerson Creek Pottery & Jamestown Glass
Maker Profile
Emerson Creek Pottery
Since 1977, Emerson Creek has crafted functional, beautiful, and durable ceramics. Handmade by artisans in the Blue Ridge Mountains, their pottery uses non-toxic, North American-sourced materials and is microwave, oven, dishwasher safe, and free of lead and cadmium for your family’s safety.
Maker Profile
Jamestown Glass
Jamestown Glasshouse, part of Colonial National Historical Park in Virginia, preserves England’s first attempt at manufacturing in North America. Visitors observe modern glassblowers utilize tools and methods from the 17th century to create bottles, candleholders, and various other glass products at the place of the original furnaces.
Virginia Makers Shop the entire collection.
The Chickahominy Beaded Turtle & Beads by
Whitefeather
Maker Profile The Chickahominy Beaded Turtle
Designed and made by Tamsye Deanna “Tammy” Stover. A member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Tammy is an artisan who began honing her skills at an early age. Her work is influenced by her love for both geometric and floral designs. The latter, being more reflective of Virginia’s indigenous peoples, finds its way into most of her work.
Maker Profile Beads by Whitefeather
Ashton Whitefeather Montez is a member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe from Charles City, Virginia. Drawing on a deep connection to her culture and a lifelong love for art, she founded Beads by Whitefeather, creating handmade jewelry that blends tradition with creativity. Through her work, Ashton shares the story and resilience of the Chickahominy people, using her art as a platform for cultural education.
Virginia Makers Shop the entire collection.
DON’T MISS VMHC’S SPECIAL EXHIBITION
On Display Until January 6, 2026
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation highlights Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution. Explore the continental and global forces as well as the actions of both iconic and ordinary people that brought about a model of democratic government that changed the world.
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation was produced in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. It is presented by Virginia’s 250th Commission.
SHOP AMERICA’S 250TH
Anniversary
In 2026, the United States of America will mark its 250th anniversary. It’s a chance to celebrate the journey of our people, the promise of freedom, and the enduring pursuit of A More Perfect Union.
This holiday season, bring that spirit into your home and share it with those you love through meaningful gifts and keepsakes that honor 250 years of American resilience, creativity, and renewal. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or finding the perfect present, our collection offers timeless pieces designed to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime moment.
From classic keepsakes to everyday treasures, each item is a reminder of the values that unite us—Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness—and a way to carry the story of America forward for generations to come.
Make this holiday one to remember. Celebrate our nation’s 250th by giving gifts that inspire, connect, and commemorate.
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Mobjack Coffee Roasters 4 oz. (Various)
Marquis de Lafayette 6’’ Bust
Soy Blend Candle (Various)
Glorious Lessons by Richard Brookhiser
Oliver Pluff & Co. Colonial Tea Collection
Oliver Pluff & Co. Wassail Cider Spices 1.5 oz. (Various)
Oliver Pluff & Co. Colonial Honey 4 oz.
Cookbooks
Limited Signed Copies
Bloody Baja Craft Bloody Mary Mix 16 fl oz.
Magnolia Bottle Stoppers $35.00 $31.50 Member Price
The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis $28.95 $26.06
South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations by Sean Brock
Baking in the American South by Anne Byrn
DMV
Lindera Farms Vinegar
Gentlemen Sauce
Orange Zest Cherry Sugar
AR’s Original Hot Honey
Much more in-store! Explore the full collection of these categories and more in-store and online.
There’s more online Shop the kids collection.
Virginia Plushie
Virginia Critters Bumblebee
Rikrak Pansy Embroidery Kit
Rikrak Daffodil Embroidery Kit
LEGO® Large Creative Brick Box
The Virginia Mysteries Series by Steven K. Smith (Sold Separately) $10.99 $9.89 Member Price
Happy Hanukkah Village Card
Menorah Hanukkah Card
Hanukkah Card
The Christmas Movie Cookbook by Julia Rutland
“Happy Holidays!” Card
Cottage Greeting Card
Cardinal Notecards (Set of 8)
VMHC Navy Moleskin
VMHC Canvas Tote Bag
VMHC Cufflinks
Me Liberty: Virginia
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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture has long invested in preserving and advancing scholarship that deepens our understanding of America’s past. The VMHC works with leading historians to bring original research and fresh perspectives to readers everywhere. In 2025, the Museum proudly released two new titles that join three recent volumes already in print—together offering a rich collection of works that explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped Virginia and the nation. These books make thoughtful gifts for history enthusiasts, lifelong learners, and anyone who appreciates the power of a well-told story.
PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT
Gift Membership
Give the history lover in your life the perfect gift this holiday season: 12 months of membership to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture!
Recipients will receive twelve full months of great benefits like:
• Unlimited FREE general admission to the museum and daytime lectures. With membership you can visit as often as you like!
• FREE parking
• 10% OFF in Museum Store
• 10% OFF in Commonwealth Café
• 10% OFF on all public events, special lectures, and programs
• Invitations to member-only events, including the annual Garden Party at Virginia House
• Member-only exhibition previews
• Member-only travel opportunities
• Print subscription to our member magazine, Virginia History & Culture
