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Discovery Series – Manitoba

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A colourful mug, Discovery Series – Manitoba, accompanies the ornament from this Canadian Province that we reviewed earlier.

Manitoba joined the Canadian Confederation on July 15, 1870, as the fifth province, created from the Red River Colony following Louis Riel’s Red River Rebellion. The province’s name derives from Indigenous words meaning “strait of the spirit,” referring to Lake Manitoba. Winnipeg grew into Manitoba’s capital as railways connected the prairies to eastern markets. Today, Manitoba balances Indigenous heritage, multicultural population, and agricultural economy while serving as Canada’s geographic heart.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Calgary

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The mini mugs are back for this Canadian city where prairie grit meets mountain air. Discovery Series Ornament Calgary features cool blue tones, a subtle nod to the nearby Rocky Mountains.

Calgary was established in 1875 as a North-West Mounted Police fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, initially serving to maintain order during western expansion. The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1883 transformed the frontier outpost into a ranching and agricultural center serving southern Alberta’s cattle industry.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Miami University

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Discovery Series Miami University is the latest addition to the Campus Collection.

Miami University was founded in 1809 in Oxford, Ohio – yes, Ohio, not Florida – making it the 10th oldest public university in the United States and predating the city of Miami, Florida by 87 years. The confusion persists to this day, with students constantly explaining that they attend Miami in Ohio, not the “U” in Florida. Named for the Miami tribe indigenous to the region, the university earned the nickname “Mother of Fraternities” as the birthplace of several major Greek organizations, including Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi in the 1830s-1840s.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Wisconsin

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Discovery Series Wisconsin for a state which blends nature, tradition, and Midwestern warmth

Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848, after decades as a territory attracting immigrants from Germany, Scandinavia, and Poland who established farms and communities. The state’s name derives from a Native American word meaning “gathering of the waters,” reflecting its abundant rivers and lakes. Wisconsin’s economy flourished through dairy farming, brewing, and manufacturing, earning the nickname “America’s Dairyland” as cheese and milk production became synonymous with the state.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Edmonton

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The Discovery Series Ornament Edmonton is a fresh release for a dynamic Canadian city known for its vast river valley, thriving arts scene, and role as Alberta’s capital.

Edmonton emerged as a fur trading post in 1795 when the Hudson’s Bay Company established Fort Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River. The settlement grew slowly until the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898 made Edmonton a gateway for prospectors heading north, while the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1891 spurred development.… Read more

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Discovery Series – The Hamptons

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Discovery Series The Hamptons is a mug for a collection of upscale seaside towns known for their beaches, historic villages, and summer retreat culture.

The Hamptons encompass a collection of villages and hamlets on the eastern end of Long Island, New York, with settlement dating back to the 1640s when English colonists established farming and whaling communities. Originally known as Southampton, East Hampton, and surrounding areas, these towns remained agricultural and fishing communities for centuries before transformation began in the late 1800s when wealthy New Yorkers discovered the pristine beaches.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Mississippi

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Discovery Series Ornament Mississippi is a mini mug for the culturally rich U.S. state shaped by the Mississippi River, deep musical roots, and a strong sense of Southern heritage.

Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817, with its name derived from the Ojibwe word meaning “great river.” The territory’s economy developed around cotton plantations using enslaved labour, making it central to the antebellum South and a founding member of the Confederacy. The Civil War devastated Mississippi, followed by decades of Reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, and racial violence that made it a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Boston University

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A blog reader notified me about the release of this new mug from Campus Collection. When I saw pictures of the Discovery Series – Boston University mug, I instantly liked the red colors used in the design. I think this colour works particularly well here, although I must say that isn’t always true for other mugs in the collection.

Boston University was founded in 1839 by Methodist ministers as the Newbury Biblical Institute in Newbury, Vermont, before relocating to Boston in 1867 and receiving its university charter in 1869.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Oklahoma

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The Discovery Series Oklahoma is a mug for “The Sooner State”, where history, land, and grit come together.

Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907, after serving as “Indian Territory” where the federal government forcibly relocated dozens of Native American tribes during the 1830s-1850s. The Land Run of 1889 opened former Indian lands to white settlement, with tens of thousands racing to claim plots in a chaotic scramble that gave rise to the “Sooner” nickname for those who entered early.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Wisconsin

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The Discovery Series Ornament Wisconsin is a release for the Badger State, known for its lakes, farming roots, and strong sense of community.

Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848, after decades as a territory attracting immigrants from Germany, Scandinavia, and Poland who established farms and communities. The state’s name derives from a Native American word meaning “gathering of the waters,” reflecting its abundant rivers and lakes. Wisconsin’s economy flourished through dairy farming, brewing, and manufacturing, earning the nickname “America’s Dairyland” as cheese and milk production became synonymous with the state.… Read more

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