Memorial Day History is Rooted in Post-Civil War Years

This year, Memorial Day is May 27. We observe the holiday with parades, flags flying, and outdoor parties on the last Monday in May, but it wasn’t always this way. And what better way to honor memories than to look to the past? The first formal declaration for a day for Americans to honor the […]

Top Recent Military Collectibles as We Remember the Fallen on Memorial Day

We collectors love anniversaries, milestone years — and holidays like Memorial Day. From collecting postcards of the era to everyday items of those times … we are there! The last 10 years have seen a big increase in the collecting of militaria and war relics. That is probably a little bit because of the recent […]

Vintage Memorial Day Postcards Honor the Fallen

It wouldn’t be a holiday, or a day of remembrance like Memorial Day, without vintage postcards. The postcards, which can be found for less than $20 on many sites, are collectible because the images and messages still resonate. The graphics are often beautiful, which adds to their collectibility. The idea for a Memorial Day is […]

Always Remember: Memorial Day Vintage Postcards 

The idea for a Memorial Day is thought to have come from a drugstore owner in Waterloo, New York, who, in 1866, suggested that shops close for one day to honor soldiers killed during the Civil War. On May 5 of that year, stores in that town closed for a day and residents placed flowers […]