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Report Upon the Colorado River

Prior to the Civil War, much of the American West was still unexplored and undocumented by the United States. In order to determine whether the Colorado River had potential to become a major shippi...

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...

Celebrating Veterans Day

Our military discount is just one of the small ways we like to say “thank you” for your service. We also love to seek out military memorabilia and antiques, to share and celebrate the stories found...

Samuel Augustus Mitchell and 19th Century Map Publishing

While working as a schoolteacher, Samuel Augustus Mitchell Sr. became frustrated with the low quality and inaccuracy of school geography textbooks of the period, and thus set out to rectify this pr...

Four Western Surveys and the Romance of the Wild West

Between 1867 and 1879, Congress authorized and funded four significant surveys of the West, the Powell Survey, the King Survey, the Wheeler Survey, and the Hayden Survey. These published maps, trav...

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

Stephen Douglas touted his Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 as a peaceful settlement of national issues, but what it produced was a prelude to the Civil War. The conflict over slavery in the territory o...

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. ...

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Join us in celebrating this holiday season with Americana antiques and one-of-a-kind offerings! Enjoy one-stop-shopping at The Great Republic-- perfect for all members of your family, work colleagu...

A Texan Holiday: Our Newest Pop-Up

Who’s ready for the holidays? To start your shopping, stop by our newest holiday pop-up shop located in Highland Park Village in Dallas, Texas. Our professional staff is prepared to assist you in f...