Father's Day Gift Guide

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!

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.

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.

Readers will find in these pages the biography of a bridge, a requiem for a union, odes to autumn and spring, a poem about aging, tales of two shipwrecks, a frank take on segregation, a visit to a junkyard, memories of the summer of ’68, and more.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Muddle, garnish, & stir. Our brandy old fashioned T-shirt is a Society exclusive. Recipe on the back!

Because you don't mind being called old fashioned; it's classic!

Show off your love of the Friday Night Fish Fry with this unique Wisconsin t-shirt. Green and gold. A Society Exclusive.

Celebrate Wisconsin's (unofficial) state cocktail with this unique tumbler, a Society exclusive!

A Friday night fish fry isn't complete without drinking your favorite brewed beverage in our fish fry pilsner glass. Order before your next fish fry dinner party!

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

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

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Set of four wooden Wisconsin coasters cut from a variety of Wisconsin woods producing a variety of tones. Made in Wisconsin.

Highlights lighthouses, restaurants, parks, and more. 500 pieces. Ages 10 and up. Made in Wisconsin.

Handcrafted in Wisconsin with solid wood, this cribbage board has detailed topographical maps of the great lakes!

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

This book is a must-have for dog lovers who enjoy hiking in Wisconsin with their pup(s).

A collaborative effort by dozens of biologists and ecologists, Field Guide to Wisconsin Streams is accessible to anglers, teachers and students, amateur naturalists, and experienced scientists alike. More than 1,000 images.

Minnows to Muskies - Your essential resource for fish identification! Water resistant pages.

Your starting point for exploring, or falling anew for, this vibrant and independently spirited city.

Whether you’re new to the Dells or a Wisconsinite wanting a deeper dive, "100 Things to Do in The Wisconsin Dells Before You Die" will help you create the perfect itinerary

A fun and comprehensive guide to all the must-see, must-taste, and must-do activities for the whole family. Start planning your next adventure today!

Comfortable, business-casual bass socks for the fisherman in your life! Fits men's shoe sizes 7-12.5.

Udderly unique cow-spot socks that will amuse your friends and family! These socks contain no actual dairy products. Fits men's shoe sizes 7-12.5

While it has not been scientifically confirmed, we are relatively confident that Wisconsinites dream of cheese more often than dreamers in other states.

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

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.

It's time to take a hike and explore the Madison area. Filled with interesting new places to discover!

Wisconsin's most scenic Lake Superior hikes under 3 miles, walks under 1 mile, and more!

Time to plan your next Wisconsin day trip? Find fun and interesting ideas, here!

A concise field guide to common mushrooms. This is a small, full-color guide that helps mushroom hunters identify mushrooms commonly encountered in the upper midwest.

Begin identifying and collecting seven edible mushrooms (and learn what to watch for and avoid)!

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.

Perfect for a friendly game of gin rummy, go fish, or cribbage! Keep a deck in the glove box for road trips, picnics, and lakeside games.

Beautifully crafted two-track maple cribbage board with walnut and cocobolo inlays. Made in U.S.

Large mug great for beer or coffee featuring vintage Seipp's advertising slogan. Put one in the freezer in advance of a cold beer!

Seipp's Hollander Beer was made from 1908 and 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. by Conrad Seipp, who later moved to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Celebrate this historic brewer and pour out with this boot shot glass.

Seipp's Hollander Beer was produced between 1908 and 1919. During this time, the brewery coined the phrase "Drink Hollander Beer!" Wear a great piece of beer and Wisconsin history with this shirt!

Mark your page in style with this beautiful brass bookmark with design by the Wisconsin architect Frank Lloyd Wright!

Create a priceless keepsake for the whole family with this interview book for dad. Fill it with one-of-a-kind memories that will be loved for generations!

A simple pin with a clear and historical message. This is an essential pin for any hard worker and beer lover!

Coaster holder in dark wood. Holds four round or square coasters.

Angular and colorful set of ceramic coasters featuring geometric designs from the famed Wisconsin architect and designer.

Four Coasters featuring geometric patterns in a muted pallet of colors from the famed Wisconsin architect and designer.

Dynamic and colorful set of ceramic coasters featuring geometric patterns from the famed Wisconsin architect and designer.

Four coasters featuring the blue and white "Waterlilies" design from the famous Wisconsin architect and designer.

Colorful and artful playing cards with geometric designs from the famed Wisconsin architect and designer. Two decks in a boxed set.

From magical creatures of the old country to legends of the mysterious and macabre, this lore is a record of the stories people held on to and the customs, foods, and cures that filled their lives. Peruse these pages and discover a new history of the people and places of the old north.

Paperback: $24.95
128 pages, 210 color photos, 9.25 x 11.5"
ISBN: 9780978948702

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Fun to read and packed with information, Place Names of Wisconsin is a must-have for anyone interested in Wisconsin and Midwest history, language, geography, and culture—or anyone who simply wonders “why did they name it that?”

Paperback: $25.00
272 pages, 394 color and b/w photos and illus., 2 maps, 8 x 10
ISBN: 9780870208720

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Thoroughly researched and vibrantly told, Vencdedor is a captivating account of a racing sailboat famous for its exploits and victories and of the man who built it. Vencedor, a 63-foot cutter, was built in Wisconsin by the Racine Boat Manufacturing Company in the golden age of yachting.

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In celebration of Wisconsin's classic Brandy Old Fashioned cocktail. Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Go Pack! Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"Home of the Finest Beer and People." Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Handmade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Learn familiar words in French while playing cards! Expressions for greetings, dining out, finding a place to stay. Tin storage box.

Learn familiar words in Italian while playing cards! Learn expressions for greetings, dining out, or finding a place to stay. Tin storage box.

A great addition to your outfit, accessories and collection!

Muddle, garnish, & stir. Our brandy old fashioned crewneck has the recipe on the back! A WHS exclusive item!