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Happy Flag Day

Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14th and commemorates the adoption of the American flag. Read this week's blog to see just how special this holiday really is! Happy Flag Day.

Here's What's New!

We’ve got new goodies! Check out our brief list of new-in pieces that just hit the shelves (or walls). Take a look at some of our favorite new additions on this week’s blog!

The History of Memorial Day

This Monday, May 27th, is Memorial Day. Aside from being the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day honors the fallen soldiers that served the United States in dedication to freedom and liberty. ...

Over Two Centuries of the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress was established in Washington, D.C. on this day, April 24th, in the year 1800! The Library of Congress is America's oldest federal cultural institution and the world's large...

"I Want YOU!" - James Montgomery Flagg

James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) was one of the most prominent poster artists during the first half of the 20th century. His unique and influential art captured the hearts of Americans and encour...

Unique Barware You Need at Home

Kick off your spring season with unique, American-made glassware. We highlight unique pieces of Jan Barboglio’s collection. Everything, from decanters to shot glasses, is hand-crafted and unique. B...

Unique Autograph Collages

Did you know that we at The Great Republic create our own custom collages to highlight unique pieces of Americana? We take original artifacts and transform them into collages, which highlight their...

Black History Month

Every February we celebrate African-American history and culture with Black History Month. Read about the origins of the tradition and browse Black History Month collection pieces on this week's blog.

The Bellamy Eagle

John Haley Bellamy’s iconic style of carving eagles became so well known that they soon were labeled the “Bellamy Eagle.” They were highly prized for their quality and attention to detail. Bellamy’...

A Woman's Touch: How Women Impacted the War Efforts

Hundreds of thousands of men risked their lives to support the war efforts in both world wars. Yet, what was a woman’s role in all of this? With men gone off to fight, the women and the children th...