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Field notes from American makers.
Guides, gift ideas, and stories from the people still building things in the United States.
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America at 250: Celebrating the Semiquincentennial with Made-in-USA Goods
On July 4, 2026, the United States turns 250. Here's how to mark the Semiquincentennial by supporting the makers who still build things here.
Read the piece →June 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Gift guideShopping
The Made America Gift Guide: American-Made Presents for Every Occasion
A working list of gifts made in the United States — for the cook, the traveler, the new homeowner, and the friend who has everything.
May 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Buyer's guideLabels
How to Spot Truly American-Made Products
"Made in USA" isn't self-enforcing. Here's how to read a label, ask the right questions, and separate real domestic manufacturing from marketing.
April 8, 2026 · 5 min read