American Revolution Institute Mug

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

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

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

Anderson House Ornament

Solid brass ornament depicting the front façade of Anderson House, the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati and home of the American Revolution Institute. 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

This claret red silk straight necktie with a gray-and-white repeat cannon pattern was made exclusively for the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati 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

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”.

Fleur de Lis Scarf

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

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”.

America’s First Veterans

Over a quarter of a million men served in the armed forces that won our independence. Those who survived became America’s first veterans. This hardcover book—a companion to the Institute’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.

American Revolution Institute Exhibition Catalogs

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

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

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 Institute’s library collections. 325 pages.

Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution

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. Hardcover. 488 pages.

From Oratory to Scholarship

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

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.

The Insignia of The Society of the Cincinnati

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

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 updates the original work written by member historian Minor Myers, Jr., and first published for the Society’s bicentennial in 1983. Hardcover. 280 pages.

Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788

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

Reflections on the Nature of Leadership

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