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Navigating Antique Maps: The Compass Rose

Compass roses are an instrumental design element of charts and antique maps. They act as an orientation reference, aid mariners in navigating through open water, and serve as a focal point to highl...

Top Gifts for Mother's Day

Celebrate Mom! This Mother's Day, give her something that will show how much you really care. We chose the top gifts for Mother's Day that are guaranteed to wow.

How the Civil War Really Ended

Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War, and on April 9, 1865, he surrendered. His surrender is commonly regarded as the end of the Civil W...

Bespoke Timepieces

Crafters pride themselves on the unique qualities of their work. John Beck McConnico, founder and owner of Bespoke Watch Projects, is an American watch designer and maker that is truly perfecting h...

The Disappearing Declaration: Preserving the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence has survived for over 200 years, but not without its scars. From folds and fading to even a handprint in the lower left corner, this impressive manuscript is well-wo...

An Interview with Stacey Lee Webber

We chatted with Stacey to learn more about the process of creating unique works of art from found objects of the current world and the past.

Flags of the American Centennial

America’s first Centennial was cause for great celebration. The flags produced during that period are an example of flagmakers' creativity and passion for displaying a symbol of American freedom. ...

How Washington Made a Name for Himself

George Washington’s name was known among the prominent circles in America and Great Britain, even before the Revolutionary War. But how was he so famous? It all goes back to his first solo mission ...

American Industries Stepping Up with Support: From WWII to Today

Time and time again, we have shown that we can come together to support each other when the going gets tough. This week, we draw a parallel between American industry during WWII and present day, wi...

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! The Famous Words of Patrick Henry

 “Give me liberty or give me death!” These famous words were spoken 245 years ago by Patrick Henry. Read more about his influence on the American Revolution in this week’s blog!