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Before 1776: Homes That Stood Before the Republic: Their walls survived the tremor of conflict — the passing of soldiers, the crack of gunfire carried on the wind, and winters shadowed by unrest. As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, we look to these pre-1776 homes as lasting reminders of how the foundations of America were built behind the scenes.

After extensive research at various historic sites, the result is a palette that successfully captures the spirit of early American color. These colors carry the emotional recollection of a nation in the making.

For the sisters behind H&R Vintage Revival, Hillary (Hill), age 33, and Rebekah (Bek), age 30, their best treasure-hunting happens while winding down dirt roads with no clear destination. They believe the primitive style doesn’t require a rule book, a big budget, or living in a house from the 1800s.

For more than two decades, the artist behind Of Cloth And Hand, Angela Hillstrom, attributes her work with antique textiles back to an original 19th-century rag doll that was gifted to her.

Have you ever considered how the many necessary activities and items involved in the day-to-day lives of our early ancestors could be extremely hazardous to young children in their own homes? You’ll have to pick up a copy of this issue to discover which antique, once owned by Mary Revere Lincoln, daughter of Paul Revere, played a role in protecting these children.