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A Look into The White House Cook Book

With Thanksgiving in mind, we are highlighting our informative 1887 White House Cook Book. Whether you like a traditional chicken pot pie or you crave a more daring ox-tail soup, this cookbook prov...

Celebrate Veterans

This week, we celebrate veterans by highlighting war bond posters and other military memorabilia! Shop our wide collection of historical military items and celebrate the veterans in your life.

Collaborating with American Crafters: Vortic Watch Company

In honor of Veteran’s Day and to celebrate our nation’s military, Vortic Watch Company announced a partnership with the non-profit group The Veteran Watchmakers Initiative. Their aim? To bring an e...

John James Audubon

John James Audubon’s depictions of American bird species are among the most collected and referenced depictions in the world. Discover more about those prints in today’s blog post. 

The History of the Baseball World Series

The baseball World Series is one of the most celebrated events in U.S. history. Baseball fans and sport lovers alike come together to celebrate the excitement that is the World Series. Discover mor...

When Chuck Yeager Broke the Sound Barrier

It was October 14, 1947, when a U.S. Air Force pilot became the first ever person to break the sound barrier. Read how on this week’s blog.

Introducing Our Fall 2019 Auction

Big news! This fall, our team here at The Great Republic are bringing you a special treat: a fall auction! That’s right, those pieces you have had your eye on are now available for bids online. Rea...

Boschke's Rare Map of D.C.

With a store in the center of Washington D.C., we pride ourselves on the rare and sought-after antique maps that we have to offer of the area. From folding pocket maps to Civil War maps, the pieces...

The Name’s Bond, War Bond

Whether it’s for a political cause, a clothing sale, or an upcoming film, posters have always been an effective way to spread a message. The United States widely used posters to raise funds for the...

Collaborating with American Crafters: Stacey Lee Webber

Stacey Lee Webber is a Philadelphia-based artist and contemporary metalsmith. Webber utilizes American coins for the basis of her work. With collection highlights in locations such as D.C.’s own Sm...