This is an almanac featuring James Otis, an early leader of the Patriot movement.
This is a first edition printing of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense". This 47-page pamphlet was instrumental in encouraging many Americans to support the idea of independence.
This is a first edition of the Federalist Papers. These are a series of essays, written anonymously by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison that promoted the Constitution during the ratification process.
This is a canteen issued to a Continental Army soldier. What is neat about the artifact is the "USTATES" stamped on it.
This is a musket and sword used by Continental Army soldiers.
Here's the stock of the musket from the previous picture. Again, note the words "United States".
Powder horn used by a Continental Army soldier. Soldiers would often decorate and personalize these.
This box was owned by Daniel Boone. His son, James, was killed in an Indian attack in 1773. This box held a scale that could be used to convert the different types of money in circulation at the time.
Here's the scale from the box that is shown above.
This is an early draft of the Constitution. Notice that the Preamble is different. Instead of simply saying "We the People...", this draft specifically lists the names of the states.
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