Category Archives: declaration of independence

The Brew of American Independence: Tea and Coffee after the Revolution

Posted on August 11, 2017

In 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Revolution, Congress passed a joint resolution to devote the Rotunda of the Capitol to celebrating the Boston Tea Party. Joining celebrations nationwide, this was the first time this governmental building … Continue reading →

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Historians as Detectives

Posted on April 21, 2017

One of the best examples of the difficulty involved in dating and verifying a genuine antique is represented by the Chinese export porcelain in the Intent section of the Treasures on Trial exhibition. These objects were not sold in a … Continue reading →

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