Gifts & Books
The gift shop offers many unusual gifts relating to the Norwegian and German cultures of Bosque County. Items include many rosemaling items and cards, imported jewelry from Norway, trolls, straw ornaments and Norwegian flag chains. Unique gifts range from “Legalize Lutefish” bumper stickers to custom-made Texas-Norwegian socks.
The shop is a favorite destination for early Christmas shoppers. The shop offers Old World German glass ornaments in a variety of styles as well as Scandinavian Christmas tree ornaments.
Visitors during the Spring and Summer can find unique matted Texas wildflower images ready for framing. Bosque County is known for its “wildflower show” in the Spring and a photograph is a way to remember its beauty throughout the year.
Educational reading materials
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
- Giants in the Earth
- The Race of the Birkebeiners
- Scandinavian Folk Belief and Legend
- The Norwegian Heritage
- Trouble With Trolls
- The Scandinavian Troll
Cooking
- Bosque Heritage Collection Cookbook (NEW) $16.00
- Norwegian Touches
- Norwegian Recipes
- Scandinavian Sweet Treats
- Scandinavian Smorgasbord Recipes
- Norwegian National Recipes
Indians
- Learn About…Texas Indians
- In Citizen’s Garb
The Bookstore
The bookstore takes pride in offering to the public a wide array of books relating to Bosque County, its history and culture. The following titles relating to Bosque County are currently available in the bookstore:
- The Horn Shelter Exhibit — $13.00
- The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas — $20.00
- Three Months with Wild Indians — $8.00
- Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County — $8.00
- The Painted Hills — $39.95
- The Lady With the Pen — $12.00
- Uncle Theo's Scrapbook — $12.00
- Salve Knudson — $15.00
- Bosque Memorial Museum Cookbook — $6.00
- Texas Central Headquarters Walnut Springs — $35.00
- Juana — $10.50
- Bosque Heritage Collection Cookbook — $16.00
The bookstore also offers children's books, ethnic cookbooks and titles relating to Indians, archeology and geology. You are invited to come and browse at your leisure.
All Items + Tax