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Symbols of Revolution: Liberty Poles & Caps

The small peaked hat, known as a Liberty Cap or Phrygian Cap, became a symbol of resistance to British rule and taxation among early colonists. Liberty poles were another form of resistance, a larg...

First Blow for Liberty

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought on April 19, 1775, and were the first official battles of the American Revolutionary War. New to our collection is this hand-colored engraving title...

Washington's Horse Blueskin

Blueskin was one of Washington’s two primary mounts during the Revolutionary War. The horse was a half-Arabian, sired by the stallion "Ranger,” and a gift to Washington from Colonel Benjamin Tasker...

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill wrote his work A History of the English-Speaking Peoples over the course of a decade and a half. The works give an extensive account of the history of Britain and America, from ...

Designing the Stars and Stripes

Most historians credit Francis Hopkinson as the designer of the first American flag. Read more about the story behind the star pattern.

Marquis de Lafayette and the American Revolution

French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette sailed to the United States in 1777 to volunteer his services to the Continental Army. Lafayette spent the long winter of 1777 with George Washington’s army a...

Oyster Harvesting in Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay has been considered one of the most productive oyster growing areas in the world. In fact, one translation of the word "Chesapeake" from the Algonquian language is “Great Shellfi...

George Washington and Continental Uniforms

When George Washington became the leader of the nascent Continental army, he wanted his troops to present as a professional military organization. Although none of Washington's uniforms from the Re...

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!