Proclaiming Freedom: Lincoln's Hand in History
Abraham Lincoln was just a common man before becoming the 16th President of the United States of America and changing what it means to be 'free' for thousands. We celebrate all that Lincoln has accomplished and take a look at some representations of him in art in this week's blog.
Celebrating Colorado's History
Happy Colorado Day! Today, we celebrate Colorado by featuring a beautiful 38-star flag, which currently hangs in our Colorado Springs shop. Then, we highlight the unique craftsmanship of the Vortic Watch Company, based out of Colorado.
A Step Back in Time: The Civil War
One of the oldest time periods that we are honored to represent is the Civil War era, arguably one of the most influential periods in the United States’ history. Today, two pieces from The Great Republic’s old collection are highlighted to portray the way American ancestors have shaped the world for generations to come.
The Great Republic at the Ritz Carlton in Arlington, Virgina
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City is delighted to announce a collaboration with two of City Center D.C.’s most unique retailers, The Great Republic and Eagle Co.
WWI Sweetheart Silks
Ever since we displayed this sentimental and patriotic WWI handkerchief on our walls in our Washington DC store, we have been asked countless times to tell the story behind this unique item. So today we are exploring the tale behind this beautiful war memorabilia.Â
Post Civil War DC in "Roose's Companion and Guide to Washington and Vicinity"
Today on the blog we are examining a fairly uncommon and very illuminating map of Washington D.C., dating to 1885, created by William S. Roose. Because it was a planned city, the early maps of Washington, DC have always been a particularly accurate way to track the development of the nation’s capital. This map helps us explore the markers of a growing population in postbellum DC, and the projects and infrastructure changes, specifically the 1881 reclamation of the Potomac Flats, that were necessary for the Nation's Capital to thrive.
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