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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...

When California Became a State

On September 9, 1850, California was admitted to the Union as the 31st state. The decision to admit California was difficult, as Congress needed to decide to overrule lengthy territorial processing...

A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know About Abraham Lincoln

While Lincoln was very much put on a pedestal following the war, and subsequently after his assassination, there are many facts about his life that are all but unknown to the general public. Today,...

I Have A Dream

On this day, August 28 in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. His words, coupled with his revolutionary acti...

Collaborating with American Crafters: Tactile Craftworks

This week we have another installation of our Collaborating with American Crafters series, featuring the creative ladies over at Tactile Craftworks. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Tactile f...