A Primitive Place Special Edition: 250 Years of Independence

On the cover of the Special Edition: 250 Years of Independence is the home of Dan and Christine Brown of Carthage, Missouri. “A Return to Celebration: Holding On to the Spirit of When America Celebrated Together” When it comes to her dining room display, Christine does not fall short of grand. In honoring our country’s earliest founding days—and the figures behind them—it is difficult not to feel that anything less would fail to reflect the weight of their contributions. Through studying historical photographs and antique price guides, she found herself drawn to a time when celebrating America was something people fully embraced. This issue features nine homes, all new to A Primitive Place: Dan and Christine Brown of Carthage, Missouri Gillian and Jim McNamara of Geneva, Illinois Dehn and Linda Peterson of St. Peters, Missouri Dave and Brenda Hutto of Pace, Florida Phil and Melodie Faith of Linden, Tennessee Darren and Tina Page of Dexter, Maine Cindy Giacalone of Sound Beach, New York Christopher and Michele Slowik of Bethany, Connecticut Arthur and Karen Larsen of High Bridge, New Jersey Featured Articles The 1776 Look: Achieving Period Style at Any Price Point Before the Flag Code: Reinterpreting a Museum Rug Made from Old Flags The Importance of Long Island During the American Revolution Roe Tavern: Home of Austin Roe, Courier in George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring A Walk Through the American Revolution: One Rug at a Time The Muhlenberg House: A Home on the Front Lines …and more. Our Special Edition: 250 Years of Independence, begins shipping on May 12th, with the April 18th deadline quickly approaching to be included in the first mailing. Created as a true commemorative edition, this issue brings together homes, collections, and historical perspective centered around the founding of our country, capturing a time that continues to influence how we live, collect, and remember this moment in history.