Our most anticipated issue yet, Faded Flags & Freedom -104 pages dedicated to primitive Americana and Civil War-era style—will be released around May 27th. On the cover is the home of Don and Karen Bickel of Grand Ledge, Michigan, featuring their outstanding collection of antique parade outfits!
This rich and inspiring edition features 16 beautifully curated home tours from across the country, with a mix of new and familiar faces to A Primitive Place readers, including several never-before-seen spaces.
Inside, you’ll find styling tips, a thoughtfully curated antiques showcase, informative feature articles, and our popular APP Marketplace shopping section. This issue celebrates extraordinary relics of the past, including:
• Civil War-era parade uniforms
• A bullet from the Battle of Gettysburg
• A rare trade silver cross
• Historic signage, including a Buy War Bonds sign and a Civil War campsite marker
• Weapons, accessories, and rations
• A soldier’s letter following Lincoln’s assassination
You'll also enjoy an immersive lineup of articles, including:
• Dyeing for Freedom: The Challenges of Red, White, and Blue Dye in Colonial America
• The Sibley Tent & Stove: Innovation That Revolutionized Army Life
• A Closer Look at Civil War Weaponry
• A Civil War Quilt: Commemorating Fort Donelson
• Dating War Bond Signs: WWI vs. WWII
• Color Lessons from Mount Vernon
…and more.
This issue is a powerful tribute to the enduring spirit of freedom, heritage, and American pride—offering decorating ideas that honor our nation’s past through flags, folk art, Civil War-era relics, and symbolic color palettes. Learn how to style your home in a way that reflects liberty, sacrifice, and tradition, all while embracing the warmth and character of primitive design.
Travel coast to coast with 16 inspiring home tours, each celebrating Americana and Civil War-era decor in its own unique way.
