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Taking to the Skies: The Airline Industry Through History

Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright’s hard work finally paid off in 1903 when they officially flew the first powered and controlled airplane the world had ever seen. Here, we take a look at the airl...

The California Gold Rush

The California Gold Rush (1848-1855) began on January 24, 1848 when a small gold nugget was uncovered in the earth of Sutter’s Mill, California. Over 300,000 people across the world traveled to Cal...

How Helen Keller Redefined Education for the Blind and Deaf

Helen Keller was left deaf and blind after a childhood illness, which meant that normal means of communication were a severe challenge. Nevertheless, her determination and commitment to education a...

Must-Have Travel Accessories for the End of Summer

Check out some of the new travel accessories now available at The Great Republic! Take a look at this list of traveler items and discover what makes these products must-haves for your next trip.

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 acc...

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...

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 Re...

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 tod...

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 Wash...