Heritage Gift Shop
The Heritage Gift Shop located in the Hjemkomst Center makes shopping a fun and easy experience. Almost all of our inventory is locally sourced from local artists, authors, jewelers, makers, and farms. You will find a variety of local goods, crafts, specialty foods, one-of-a-kind artistry and some of the best Minnesota and North Dakota souvenirs.
We pride ourselves on keeping the Heritage Gift Shop full of heritage goods from many cultures and keeping traditional and authentic arts available. Come in just to shop or check it out with the museum. There is always something new at the Heritage Gift Shop.
For more information, please contact the Heritage Gift Shop by email or phone: (218) 299-5511, ext. 6741.
Your purchase benefits the operation of the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County and helps us care for our collections, create exhibits, and provide the community with valuable programs. Thank you for your patronage!
The Vikings
$20.00
The Viking Age effectively began in 793 with an attack on the monastery at Lindisfarne. 'The church of St. Cuthbert is spattered with the blood of the priests of God.' fumed the Northumbrian cleric Alcuin. Adventurers who roamed from Constantinople to the new world, conquerors of England, settlers of Russia, the medieval Scandinavians never lose their capacity to fascinate. As the Vikings roamed, their influence spread, from their ingeniously designed longboats to their stormy pantheon of gods and goddesses. Robert Ferguson combines his own expertise with the latest archaeological evidence to create a superb portrait of the Vikings, a people whose profound impact has made them a compelling subject since the first fateful raid on Lindisfarne.
ISBN-13: 9780143118015
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 09/28/2010
Pages: 464
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range: 18+
Viking Age: Everyday Life During the Extraordinary Era of the Norsemen
$17.95
The Viking Age comes alive in this vivid, abundantly illustrated exploration of its people and their world. What kinds of houses did Scandinavians live in? Were they literate? What kinds of clothing did they wear? How did they view death? Filled with a wealth of information on every aspect of the Viking Age, this fascinating and informative book answers these questions and many more. You'll explore all aspects of life, including marriage, settlement conditions, crafts and industries, language, health and medicine, food and drink, boat building, politics, warfare, and sports.
Author: Kirsten Wolf
ISBN-13: 9781454909064
Publisher: Sterling
Publication date: 11/05/2013
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.98(d)
50 Things You Should Know About the Vikings
$15.95
Known for their vicious raids, love of treasure, and fierce warriors, the Vikings were the most feared invaders of the medieval period. For 300 years they terrorized the world but they also created beautiful art, told epic stories, and kept a well-ordered society. Packed with facts, maps, info-graphics, and photos, this is the perfect introduction to the Vikings.
Author: Philip Parker
ISBN-13: 9781682971956
Publisher: QED Publishing
Publication date: 09/21/2017
Pages: 80
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years
By Whale Road to the World's Fair: A Viking Drakkar's Adventures at the Columbian Exposition
$20.00
In 1893, the Viking, a full-size replica of a Norse Longship, was sailed to Chicago's Columbian Exposition, proving that the Norse could have been the first European explorers in North America. The exploit captured the imagination of the world.
Author: F.L. Watkins
ISBN: 155680072X
Publisher: Folump Enterprises
Publication Date: 6/2008
Pages: 100
Product Dimensions: 5.5(w) x 0.5(h) x 8.5(d)
Vikings (Eye Wonder Series)
$10.99
Sail back in time to meet the fierce raiders of the North!
ISBN-13: 9781465418555
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 02/16/2016
Pages: 56
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 5 - 8 Years
The Norse Myths
$19.95
Here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the pre-Christian Scandinavian world vividly to life. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. Included are tales of Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of all the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite magic-wielding Freyja. Their stories bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world.
ISBN-13: 9780394748467
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 07/28/1981
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.18(h) x 1.01(d)
The Wild Christmas Reindeer
$8.99
Little Teeka realizes that being bossy won't make the reindeer cooperate in getting ready for Santa's important flight. She has to come up with a new plan. Another charming tale told and illustrated by Jan Brett!
Author: Jan Brett
ISBN-13: 9780698116528
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date: 10/28/1998
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 9.88(w) x 10.19(h) x 0.15(d)
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years
The Hygge Life: Embracing the Nordic Art of Coziness...
$22.00
Hygge Life: Embracing the Nordic Art of Coziness Through Recipes, Entertaining, Decorating, Simple Rituals, and Family Traditions is a food and lifestyle book dedicated to the Scandinavian concept of hygge (loosely translated as “coziness”); how to create it for yourself and others, and how to incorporate it into holidays, travel, decor, entertaining, and everyday life, with approximately 30 recipes.
The Danish concept of hygge (loosely translated as “coziness”) is centered around the idea of feeling snug and inviting comforting elements into day-to-day life while creating warmth, community, and intimacy. The Hygge Life teaches readers how small gestures (putting wool blankets and warm cider out for guests) or larger undertakings (building bonfires and making campfire bread to celebrate solstice) can warm the psyche and foster hygge. Divided into chapters focused on different opportunities for hygge; morning rituals, family gatherings, holidays, bedtime rituals, decorating, and caring for yourself, with more than 30 recipes for cozy and comforting food and drink plus stunning photography throughout.
Author: Gunnar Karl Gislason & Jody Eddy
ISBN-13: 9780399579936
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Publication date: 11/14/2017
Pages: 168
Product dimensions: 8.10(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d)
Smörgåsbord: The Art of Swedish Breads and Savory Treats
$17.99
A savory spin on Swedish baking, pantry, and party cuisine from the coauthor of Fika.
An illustrated cookbook on the classic breads and savory foods of a Swedish smörgåsbord that can be enjoyed for parties and holidays as well as for everyday snacking and small meals. Includes traditional and contemporary Swedish recipes for dishes such as Savory Breakfast Rolls, Chicken Liver Pate, Elderflower Cured Trout, Fresh Cheese, Swedish Deviled Eggs, Buttery Red Cabbage, and infused aquavit liqueurs.
JOHANNA KINDVALL is a Swedish illustrator who divides her time between a Brooklyn brownstone and her summer cottage in Southwestern Sweden. Her work has been featured in various books and online magazines, and she writes an illustrated food blog, Kokblog,which was named a Saveur “Site We Love.” She is the illustrator and coauthor of Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break.
Author: Johanna Kindvall
ISBN-13: 9780399579097
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Publication date: 09/26/2017
Pages: 176Product dimensions:6.60(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.90(d)
Classic Recipes of Sweden
$7.99
Discover the distinctive delights of Swedish cuisine with recipes featuring cured salmon and pickled herring, rich earthy mushrooms, lingonberry and cloudberry conserves, and more. This little cookbook (6.5" x 6.5") features 25 recipes for traditional and authentic Swedish dishes such as Stuffed Loin of Pork with Hasselback Potatoes, Pytt-i-panna, Jansson's Temptation, Yellow Pea Soup, Swedish Apple Cake with Vanilla Cream, and Pepparkakor. Padded hardcover.
Author: Anna Mosesson
ISBN-13: 9780754828723
Publisher: Anness Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 12/07/2013
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.70(d)
Classic Recipes of Denmark
$7.99
Experience the distinctive tastes of Danish cuisine, from chilled soups and filling open sandwiches to delicious fish suppers and nourishing meat casseroles, with fabulous fruit pastries to delight even the sweetest tooth! This little cookbook (6.5" x 6.5") features 25 recipes for traditional and authentic Danish dishes. Padded hardcover.
Author: Judith Dern
ISBN-13: 9780754829119
Publisher: Southwater
Publication date: 06/07/2014
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 6.60(h) x 0.70(d)