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Discover Albany Holiday Gift Guide: For History Buffs
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:00 AM
by Michelle Ancona
Moored on the Hudson River in Albany, the USS Slater is the last remaining destroyer escort afloat in the country. Purchase gifts for World War II history buffs online from the USS Slater's Ship's Store. The shop is stocked with a variety of USS Slater-branded clothing items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and multiple styles of hats. Pick out a book for your gift recipient to take a deep dive into the history of destroyer escorts or select a beautiful print of Albany's floating museum. Order unique stocking stuffers such as USS Slater-branded flashlights, rubber magnets, stickers, window decals, pins and coozies. Best of all, all proceeds from the Ship’s Store go directly back to the restoration and preservation the USS Slater.
Shaker Heritage Society, the site of America's first Shaker settlement, is nestled in Colonie. Shop online at the Shaker Heritage Society's Museum Shop for unique gifts this holiday season. For history buffs, check out the Shaker Products section for gifts such as a Shaker Oval Jewelry Box, Shaker Tea Towel (with the Tree of Life image) and Shaker Oval Cribbage Set. Shaker Herbs and Shaker Teas are delicious gifts for history lovers too!
Searching for the perfect book for your history buff? The Discover Albany Visitors Center Gift Shop has a wide selection of books available all about Albany's fascinating history. Pick up a signed copy of Cradle of the Union by Erik Schlimmer for a street-by-street history of Albany or Capitol Story by C.R. Roseberry for an illustrated story of the majestic New York State Capitol building. Fans of the 1920s will love Wicked Albany by Frankie Y. Bailey and Alice P. Green for a look at the lawlessness in the city of Albany during the Prohibition era. Swing by the gift shop for these titles and more!
Author: Michelle Ancona
Michelle Ancona is the Content Marketing Manager for Discover Albany. She grew up in Boise, Idaho and moved to the East Coast to attend Marist College. After working at several PR agencies, she joined Discover Albany to follow her passion of showcasing all the wonderful events, experiences and attractions that New York's Capital City has to offer travelers and locals alike!
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