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Over 100 Years

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Ornaments From Across the USA

Each year one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by Americans representing every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. Explore some of the ornaments created for 2023's America Celebrates display.

Illustration of a male deer and his fawn roaming a barnyard field.
Illustration of a lighthouse and cottage on the coast of the sea
Illustration of a cardinal bird wearing a santa hat. Text reads "Merry Christmas from Kentucky"
Illustration of a sunflower and a tree

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