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The Ultimate Guide To (More) Patriotic Merch For A Star-Spangled Semiquincentennial 95%
By Elle Purnell97%
6/26/2026, 9:00:00 AM
Topics: American History, Semiquincentennial
Keywords: America, America 250, Fourth Of July, Independence Day, Patriotic, Semiquincentennial, Summer
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It’s been a month since The Federalist brought you our gift guide for celebrating America’s 250th birthday — and since then, we’ve run across more red-white-and-blue regalia that’s too good not to add to the list.
Whether you’re shopping for last-minute party supplies, the perfect star-spangled accessory to wear all summer, or patriotic paraphernalia to keep the celebration going past Independence Day, we humbly bring you the (second) ultimate semiquincentennial merch guide.
For Your Backyard
These fold-up lawn chairs are made in America by Lawn Chairs USA.
The “Patriot” style is wrapped in a red-white-and-blue, UV-resistant webbing and comes in three models, designed for everything from backyard cookouts to beach days.
$69.99-$79.99.
For Your Bar
With more than 100 recipes, this leather-bound, made-in-USA book collects “the iconic drinks, bars, and culture that define every state.”
If you want the leather-bound edition, order it for $115 from sportsman’s outfitter Kevin Kelly, of Tallahassee and Thomasville fame.
Or try your luck on book bargain sites for the standard printing.
For Her Neck
When I stumbled upon this scarf, I immediately regretted not finding it in time to include it in my first installment.
So I decided to make a second list.
Featuring original watercolor designs by artist Shawn Johnston of the Blue Bow Paper Co. in Midland, Texas, it’s 100 percent silk with hand-rolled edges.
$128.
“I love our country, its rich history, freedom, and unique opportunities it affords and had to create a special piece to celebrate this milestone birthday,” Johnston writes.
For His Neck
This silk tie is a limited-edition design from Trafalgar, a brand founded in Connecticut in 1972.
It’s now owned by Illinois-based Phoenix Leather Goods, which donates more than 15 percent of net profits to charities like Samaritan’s Purse.
$110.
For Your Shoulder
This tote from Halcyon Days isn’t made in America, but it’s made in England in honor of our rebellion against them, which is almost as sweet.
Handmade with leather handles, it’s perfect to tote around your laptop, books, or any number of essentials.
$145.
For Her Wrist
Also from Halcyon Days, this bangle bracelet is patriotic but versatile enough to go with any outfit.
$210.
For His Wrist
From the White House Historical Association, these brass and enamel cufflinks feature the presidential seal against a navy background.
They also come in red, and both colors are made in the USA.
$88.
For Your Feet
These unisex sneakers are made in Meridian Footwear Co.’s Mississippi factory and stamped with a commemorative “250” logo to honor the semiquincentennial.
In addition to navy, they also come in white and gold, each with patriotic accents.
$190.
For gentlemen, I’m pleased to inform you that the American flag loafers that started it all are back in stock at Martin Dingman.
Hand-sewn and leather-lined, they even feature the Great Seal of the United States on the leather sole.
$325.
For the Rifleman
Made in the USA with a stock carved from American walnut, this rifle from Henry Repeating Arms is available in three models: a .22 in both standard and youth sizes, and a .45-70 Government.
Various.
For a Conversation Piece
This teapot from Colonial Williamsburg is a replica of an original piece in the historical foundation’s collection.
Use it to spur an impromptu history lesson around the kitchen table!
$34.99.
For Your Coffee
Westerwald Pottery was born when artist Phil Schaltenbrand “was asked to design a few pieces of pottery for America’s upcoming bicentennial” in 1975, and they’re still making pottery by hand in Pennsylvania.
For the semiquincentennial, check out this patriotic mug.
$22.
For Baby
Made of 100 percent Pima cotton, this baby onesie is one of many adorable offerings from the Beaufort Bonnet Company.
$52.
For the other kids, there’s also a play dress, pajama set, and baby bubble in the same patriotic pattern.
For Wearing
These 100 percent cotton, unisex sweaters are made in Massachusetts by Whaler Knits and emblazoned with felt letters — perfect for throwing over your shoulders on a chilly summer night.
They come in three colors, and if you can’t guess which ones, I don’t know how to help you.
(Heads up, they won’t ship until July.)
$176.
Want a more casual option?
Emblazoned with an American Flag on the back, this unisex sweatshirt is made in Philadelphia by Boathouse.
$110.
What started as an account posting pro-America content is now a small business and lifestyle brand at Broken Bow Country, founded by then-high school student Colton Patterson.
Their America 250 collection, dubbed “Homesick for America,” is full of great, original designs like this one.
$38.
Wrangler released a semiquincentennial collection and it’s really fun.
For ladies, these patchwork flare jeans ($79.99) — and for men, this Western-inspired shirt ($69.99).
Want a preppier option?
This hunter’s shirt from Ball and Buck is made in Boston and features embroidered stars on the shoulders and a red striped shooting shoulder and cuff lining.
It won’t ship until August, but it’s a great option to carry over the patriotic vibes from summer into hunting season.
$176.
And of course, I’d be remiss not to include the patriotic merch our wonderful team at The Federalist has put together — this shirt is a favorite, but check out the whole collection.
$34.99.
For Florals
This hand-painted vase is made by Susan Brown of For Pete’s Sake Pottery in her Louisville, Kentucky, studio.
It’s perfect for filling with red, white, and blue flowers, miniature American flags, or both!
$56.
For Your Living Room
It’s not star-spangled, but this pillow is a perfect patriotic accent that will match a year-round color palette.
Based on an 18th-century wallpaper pattern, it “depicts a Frenchman handing a dejected Britannia a document with ‘4 July 1776’ on the cover.
He’s turned his back on Britain and is focused on the American Indian, who represents America,” explains Lee Wright of the History List.
$59.95.
Want something a little less subtle?
In a collaboration with Mount Vernon, Pendleton designed this wool and cotton blanket based on George Washington’s Headquarters flag.
It’s reversible and made in the USA.
$375.
(Like the print but not the price?
They offer a coffee mug in the same pattern.)
For Hosting
From Utah-based artist Michelle Kendall, these plates are a modern answer to Staffordshire’s iconic Liberty Blue china.
For a pop of red, try these plates inspired by the American homestead — or better yet, mix and match them on your table. $70 for a set of four.
These plates are dishwasher safe, but if that still sounds like too much effort for a summer barbecue, she also offers a paper version of the blue design.
For Serving
From North Carolina-based Madcap Cottage, this serving tray is hand-painted and measures 24 x 15.75 inches.
$169.
For Your Doorstep
Dress up your front porch with a patriotic rope doormat — this one is made in Maine by the team at Little Salty Rope.
$69.95.
For the Skiier
A little niche?
Maybe.
But these American-made, semiquincentennial skis from Shaggy’s are too good not to include.
On sale for $799.
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