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Discovery Series Ornament – Orange County

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I reviewed the big mug before, and here’s its mini version: Discovery Series Ornament Orange County

Orange County’s history begins with its separation from Los Angeles County in 1889, when it was created as California’s 31st county and named for the citrus industry that dominated its economy. Spanish missionaries established the first settlements in the region in the 1760s, including Mission San Juan Capistrano founded in 1776. The county remained largely agricultural with vast orange groves until the mid-20th century, when Walt Disney’s decision to build Disneyland in Anaheim in 1955 catalyzed explosive suburban growth.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Monterey

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While Starbucks released a mug for this California city in a previous collection, it never introduced a mini version. This is why I was excited to finally see the Discovery Series Ornament Monterey appear in stores.

Monterey’s history as a coastal gem begins with its founding in 1770 as the capital of Alta California under Spanish rule. The city served as California’s capital under both Spanish and Mexican governance until 1850, making it a center of political and cultural life on the Pacific coast.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Denver

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Starbucks Discovery Series Denver is a mug for the “Mile High City”. Its history begins with its founding in 1858 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, when prospectors established a mining camp at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. The city was officially incorporated in 1861 and named after James W. Denver, the governor of Kansas Territory. Denver became the capital of Colorado when the state joined the Union in 1876, transforming from a rough frontier town into a thriving commercial hub.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Alabama

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Discovery Series Ornament Alabama reflects the character of a state shaped by deep Southern history, a diverse landscape, and a culture rooted in both tradition and innovation. Alabama’s story includes Indigenous heritage, European settlement, cotton-era growth, and a major role in the Civil Rights Movement, all of which helped define its identity long before it joined the Union in 1819. Today, the state blends historic legacy with natural beauty and coastal leisure.

– Alabama’s coastline offers inviting stretches of sand and gentle waves, making it a wonderful place to unwind by the ocean.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Denver

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Here are the pictures of the Discovery Series Ornament Denver that I picked up from the post office recently. There are two more mini mugs from Colorado that I will be reviewing soon. Stay tuned!

Denver’s identity has long been shaped by its location at the edge of the Rocky Mountains, where frontier history, mining heritage, and the growth of the American West converged. Founded during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, the city quickly grew from a rugged settlement into a major gateway for explorers, traders, and travellers heading deeper into the mountains.… Read more

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Discovery Series – San Antonio

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Discovery Series San Antonio is a full-sized version of the previously reviewed ornament.

San Antonio grew from a Spanish colonial settlement founded in 1718 into one of Texas’s most culturally expressive cities. Its history blends Indigenous roots, Spanish missions, Mexican heritage, and later American influence, which together shaped the city’s architecture, food, music, and celebrations. Over time, San Antonio became known for its hospitality, its riverside spaces, and its energetic artistic traditions that continue to define life in the city today.… Read more

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Discovery Series – St. Louis

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The Discovery Series St. Louis is a mug for “Gateway to the West”.

St. Louis’s history begins with its founding in 1764 by French fur traders Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau. Named after King Louis IX of France, the city became a crucial river port and launching point for westward expansion during the 19th century. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the Lewis and Clark Expedition that departed from St. Louis in 1804 cemented its role as America’s gateway. From hosting the 1904 World’s Fair to becoming a major manufacturing and brewing center, St.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – San Antonio

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Here is the Discovery Series Ornament San Antonio for the Alamo City – a vibrant blend of history, culture, and Texas charm.

San Antonio is one of Texas’s oldest and most storied cities, founded in 1718 when Spanish settlers established the Mission San Antonio de Valero, later known as the Alamo. Over the centuries, the city grew into a lively cultural crossroads shaped by Indigenous peoples, Spanish colonial heritage, Mexican traditions, and Texan identity. Its long history is reflected in its architecture, its festivals, and the deep sense of place that still defines San Antonio today.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Arizona

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Discovery Series – Arizona is a mug for a state shaped by Indigenous civilizations, Spanish exploration, frontier settlement, mining booms, and the growth of desert cities that attracted new residents throughout the twentieth century. Long before statehood in 1912, the region was home to remarkable cultures such as the Hohokam and Ancestral Puebloans, whose canal systems and architectural sites still impress visitors today. When railroads and copper mining expanded, Arizona’s towns grew quickly, eventually building the diverse economy that connects its ancient past with its modern identity.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Utah

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Discovery Series Ornament Utah is a mini mug for the Beehive State, a symbol of hard work, community, and the pioneer spirit that still defines it today.

Utah’s history stretches far beyond its modern cities and iconic landscapes. Indigenous nations such as the Ute, Paiute, Goshute, Shoshone, and Navajo lived across this region for thousands of years, building communities, trade systems, and cultural traditions tied directly to the land. European and American explorers arrived in the 18th and early 19th centuries, but it was the arrival of Mormon pioneers in 1847 that transformed the area into a major settlement hub.… Read more

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