Pine County History Museum Gift & Antique Shop

08/12/2026

Are you a fan of ? We have a few wonderful pieces in the shop! To learn more about the History of this gorgeous brand, check out The McCoy Pottery Collectors Society's website!

The History of the Nelson McCoy Pottery By Dewayne Imsand In 1910, Nelson McCoy Sr., with help from his father and along with five stockholders, established the Nelson McCoy Sanitary and Stoneware Company in Roseville, Ohio. The pottery produced utilitarian stoneware and operated successfully until....

08/05/2026

Ever wonder what the difference between Vintage, Antique, and Retro are? Check out this wonderful blog post by The Parsons Nose Antiques! You learn something new every day!

Vintage and antique are similar terms relating to quality items from bygone eras. However, the emphasis put on something’s age often differentiates the two terms.

08/05/2026

Know someone who makes cool stuff??? See if they would be interested in vending at the Askov Rutabaga Festival! If they want to keep the sales going, send them our way to be a vendor at the shop!

We are still on the hunt for a few more local vendors/crafters. If you, or someone you know has some amazing items, please send them our way!!

07/24/2026

Do you know someone who might be interested in vending with us? Are you possibly that someone? Shoot us a message and tell us about what you make or collect, or kindly forward this along. Thanks in advance!

07/23/2026

Summer reading is heating up, and we are so excited to have two amazing authors stopping at the Pine County History Museum on July 25th, 2026 from 9-11am! Grab a book, grab some lunch at the Little Mermaid Cafe, do a little shopping, and check out some local history all in one place!

07/21/2026

Join us at the Pine County History Museum's Banquet room just off of the Little Mermaid Cafe for a book signing! Kristina Shuey - Author and Diane Doebler Engelstad will be signing their books from 9am to 11am on Saturday, July 25th, 2026. When you are done, stroll down the hall for some vintage finds at the gift shop!

07/08/2026

***Update***
We are thankful to currently be full! Thanks for all who have reached out. Please still feel free to check out our website for other ways to volunteer!

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Looking for a way to raise money for a great cause? Check out the many opportunities available at the Pine County History Museum, which includes being a vendor volunteer at the Gift and Antique Shop! Check out the photo for more info about the gift shop, and our website for other opportunities.

07/03/2026

What a fun experience!

We are very excited to share something new for the 2026 Pine County Fair.

Inside the Exhibit, located in the Open Class Building, will feature a series of sessions and hands-on activities for all ages. These sessions will give fairgoers the chance to learn more about agriculture, arts, needlework, culinary arts, horticulture, and more.

Check out the Inside the Exhibit schedule and explore all the great things you can enter in the Open Class Building at:

Pinecountyfair.com/exhibitor-entries

07/01/2026

It's National Picnic Month! Swing by and get some vintage cookbooks!