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Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution

$59.95

This narrative history of the American War for Independence argues that the American Revolution is the central event in the history of the United States—the turning point between our colonial origins and our national experience. The richly illustrated hardcover book is meant for anyone wishing to understand our national origins, and is also appropriate for teachers and secondary classrooms. Released on October 3, 2023, Freedom was written by our former executive director Jack D. Warren, Jr., and published under the auspices of the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati.

American Revolution Institute Mug

$15.00

11-ounce ceramic mug emblazoned with the logo of the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati in blue and black on a white background.

American Revolution Institute Umbrella

$20.00

This blue nylon umbrella with a wooden handle and metal frame sports a two-color American Revolution Institute logo on one panel. 34” long.

Anderson House Mug

$15.00

11-ounce ceramic mug wrapped with a sepia photograph of the façade of Anderson House, a National Historic Landmark and the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati.

Anderson House Note Cards

$15.00

Ten 5″x7″ note cards, each with a different image of Anderson House. Boxed with envelopes.

Anderson House Ornament

$20.00

Solid brass ornament depicting the front façade of Anderson House. The custom-designed ornament, plated with 24-karat gold and suspended from a blue satin ribbon, is sold in a gift box with a brief history of this National Historic Landmark.

Cannon Tie

$110.00

This claret red silk straight necktie with a gray-and-white repeat cannon pattern was made exclusively for the Society by Ben Silver of Charleston, S.C. The design was inspired by the ca. 1777 bronze artillery piece on display at Anderson House. The tie is available in standard length (57”).

Continental Army Scarf

$75.00

This light blue silk twill fabric scarf with rolled edges was inspired by Pierre L’Enfant’s drawings for the Society of the Cincinnati and other Revolutionary War imagery. 14” x 58”.

Faces of the Revolution Mug

$15.00

11-ounce ceramic mug featuring eight color portraits from our museum collections of men and women of the American Revolution.

Fleur de Lis Scarf

$120.00

Made exclusively for the Society of the Cincinnati to celebrate the historic alliance between the United States and France, this silk twill scarf with hand-rolled edges features the American bald eagle and the French fleur de lis surrounding the figure Fame. Available in a peach and cream double-sided version (shown) or with a dominant black background. 36” x 36”.

Herald of Fame Brooch

Market price

Elegant brooch depicting the Herald of Fame, a patriotic symbol used in the late eighteenth century and featured by Pierre L’Enfant on the Society of the Cincinnati’s diploma. Select 14K gold, Sterling silver, or Vermeil (14K gold-plated sterling silver). 1¾” x 1”.

Society of the Cincinnati Ornament

$30.00

Small porcelain ornament, suspended from a white satin ribbon, in the shape of a Society of the Cincinnati dinner plate. Inspired by plates in George Washington’s service of Cincinnati porcelain made ca. 1784-1785, several pieces of which are preserved in the Society's collections.

America's First Veterans

by Jack D. Warren, Jr.
Published by the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, 2020

$26.95 (includes shipping)
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The men who served in the armed forces that won our independence became America’s first veterans. This hardcover book—a companion to the Society's exhibition of the same name—follows their fate after the war and chronicles the struggle for the first comprehensive military pensions in our history. Foreword by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert L. Wilkie. 203 pages.

Books and the British Army in the Age of the American Revolution

by Ira D. Gruber
Co-published by the Society of the Cincinnati and the University of North Carolina Press, 2010

$40.00

This study of the military books that shaped the British army through the eighteenth century includes a checklist of more than nine hundred works, the majority of which are represented in the Society's library collection. 325 pages.

France and the Independence of the United States DVD

Published by the Société des Cincinnati de France, 2001

$20.00

This captivating story of France’s role in the American Revolution is an educational aid for use in a variety of classroom settings. Narration in English or French. 27 minutes.

Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution

by Jack D. Warren, Jr.
Published by Lyons Press under the auspices of the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, Inc., 2023

$59.95
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This narrative history of the American War for Independence tells the pivotal story of the courageous men and women who risked their lives to create a new nation based on the idea that government should serve people and protect their freedom. The hardcover book includes 167 full-color illustrations and extensive notes. 488 pages.

From Oratory to Scholarship

compiled by Denis B. Woodfield, John W. Gareis, and John Saunders
Published by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey, 2008

$20.00

Two centuries of talks on the American Revolution—each given before the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey—are compiled into one book, offering a unique understanding of the influences of that vast event. Hardcover. 446 pages.

The Genius of George Washington

by Edmund S. Morgan
Published by the Society of the Cincinnati, 1980

$12.00

A landmark study that ranked third in a “Top Ten Best Books on George Washington” poll by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. This George Rogers Clark Lecture of the Society of the Cincinnati was presented at Anderson House in 1977. 91 pages.

George Washington & His Generals

by Emily L. Schulz and Laura B. Simo
Published by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union, 2009

$8.95

Full-color catalog from the 2009-2010 exhibition co-organized by the Society of the Cincinnati and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. The catalog includes in-depth features on more than forty objects in the exhibition, a further reading list, and an annotated list of the Continental Army generals. 190 pages.

The Insignia of The Society of the Cincinnati

by Minor Myers, Jr.
Published by the Society of the Cincinnati, 1998

$20.00

The most comprehensive publication on the history of the Society’s Eagle insignia, including a full-color survey of eighty different variations in the Eagle produced since 1784. Hardcover. 120 pages.

Larz and Isabel Anderson: Wealth and Celebrity in the Gilded Age

by Stephen T. Moskey
Published by iUniverse, 2016

$35.00 (includes shipping)

This double biography explores Larz and Isabel Andersons’ lives, which spanned nearly a century of American history from the height of the Gilded Age to the end of World War II. Their dedication to patriotic service and philanthropy led to the gift of their home, Anderson House, to become the Society of the Cincinnati’s headquarters. Hardcover. 340 pages.

Liberty without Anarchy: A History of the Society of the Cincinnati

by Minor Myers, Jr.
Published by the University of Virginia Press, 2004

$25.00

This hardcover edition of the history of the Society of the Cincinnati updates the original work written by member historian Minor Myers, Jr., and first published for the Society’s bicentennial in 1983. 280 pages.

New Light on the Tyrant George III

by J. H. Plumb
Published by the Society of the Cincinnati, 1978

$12.00

The second George Rogers Clark Lecture of the Society of the Cincinnati, presented on March 31, 1977. 29 pages.

Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788

by Pauline Maier
Published by Simon & Schuster, 2010

$30.00

A brilliant, comprehensive account of the adoption of America’s most successful document. Hardcover. 589 pages.

Reflections on the Nature of Leadership

by Page Smith
Published by the Society of the Cincinnati, 1982

$12.00

The fourth George Rogers Clark Lecture of the Society of the Cincinnati, presented on February 25, 1979. 38 pages.

Society of the Cincinnati Exhibition Catalogs

Published by the Society of the Cincinnati

$2.00

Short catalogs to the Society's current and past exhibitions are available while supplies last. Consult the listing on our American Revolution Institute's Electronic Publications page for titles.

Three George Rogers Clark Lectures

Published by University Press of America, 1991

$15.00

Exploring the military history of the American Revolution, this volume includes three George Rogers Clark Lectures of the Society of the Cincinnati: “Generals Building an Army: American Military Command in the War of Independence” presented by Russell F. Weigley in 1984, “Parker at Lexington: The Role of Perspective and Context” presented by John R. Galvin in 1985, and “Whatever Became of the Militia in the History of the American Revolution?” presented by Allen R. Millett in 1986. 72 pages.