Blog

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...

Five New Additions You'll Want for Spring

Spring has sprung! Spring is the perfect time for sports, sipping cocktails, and enjoying the outdoors! It's also a great time for a little retail therapy, and we are here to help. Here we highligh...

Understanding the Value of Facsimile Documents

We offer a variety of engraved documents that are facsimile copies of the originals. We often get asked, “If it is a facsimile, then why is it valuable?” This question comes up a lot, and we are he...

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...

Apollo 11: American Space Pioneers

The 1960's in the United States were an influential time for space exploration. The Space Race against the Soviet Union encouraged dynamic and monumental space advancements. The Apollo 11 expeditio...

After Remington: Bronze Sculptures Inspired by the Wild West

Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. He specifically concentrated his works on scenes from...

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’...