At Whitney Plantation, our Museum Gift Store offers souvenirs, stories, and so much more. From powerful books to handcrafted pieces by Black artists and artisans, you’ll find something for everyone on your list this holiday season. Plus, every item helps fund our mission to preserve history and tell the unvarnished truth about slavery in Louisiana.
This year’s Whitney Plantation gift guide features the top 10 gifts that spark conversation. That educate. That matter. Shop with purpose, and give something that means something.
Black History T-shirt
Whitney Plantation printed T-shirts made of 100% cotton in the U.S.A.
Sizes: XS – 4XL
Colors: Black, Maroon, Royal Blue
Patchwork Oven Mitts
Hand-sewn from a patchwork of kitenge fabrics, this set of two oven mitts will brighten up your kitchen. Each pair is unique.
Fair trade. Made by artisans in the Acholi region of Uganda.
Small Raffia Basket
This is a lovely catch-all raffia basket that also catches the eye. Comes in a variety of colors. Fair Trade certified, hand woven in Uganda.
JusTea African Chai Tea
Delicious and certified Fair Trade, this container makes up to 40 cups of tea. Comes with a hand carved wooden spoon. Made in Kenya by a farmer’s co-op.
“Family” Wall Art
Metal wall art in Haiti is made by recycling oil drums. Support Haitian artisans and add something beautiful to your home.
Pinda Earrings
The ‘Pinda’ Earrings (meaning ‘To Fold’ in Tumbuka) offer a timeless, minimal look perfect for everyday wear. These hand-formed earrings are individually crafted from folded brass and sterling silver posts coated in a luxuriously thick layer of 14k recycled gold. They come in a small and large sizes.
Fair Trade Certified; Handcrafted in Malawi.
Indigo Tie Dye Kit
Try your hand at dying t-shirts, pants, hand towels, sheets – anything you can think of – with all natural indigo! Part of our Indigeaux Collection, in collaboration with indigo artist and historian Queen Leia Lewis.
Brass Compass with Leather Case
A wonderful gift for an adventurer in your life. This is an antique replica brass compass that comes in a genuine leather case. Fair Trade Certified.
The 1619 Project
Now available in paperback and hardback, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in understanding American history.
A #1 New York Times Bestseller and NAACP Image Award Winner, this is a dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism spearheaded by Nikole Hannah-Jones. Structured as a series of essays, this book provides an accessible, yet profoundly revealing history read.
Marvel’s Black Panther
This story springs into action in this action-packed Little Golden Book.
As an Avenger, this superhero uses his strength, speed, and unbreakable claws to stop evil-doers. Kids ages 2-6 will love this adventure as they learn about the Black Panther, from his Wakandan origins to his powers, and get to know his friends and foes.