Five Star Gift Ideas

Here are a few birthday gift ideas for your history-loving friend:

1. A book on a historical event or period that they are particularly interested in. You might consider David McCullough's "1776" or Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City."

2. A membership to a local historical society or museum. This will not only give your friend access to exhibits and resources, but also the opportunity to get involved with their community.

3. Tickets to a historical play or reenactment. Check to see if there are any local theaters or historical sites that are doing performances.

4. A personalized historical walking tour of a nearby city or town. You could plan the tour yourself based on your friend's interests, or purchase a pre-made tour from a company like Context Travel.

5. A historical board game or puzzle, such as "Timeline" or a jigsaw puzzle of a famous historical painting or photograph.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.