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"Sons of Liberty" 1776 Polo shirt
"Sons of Liberty" 1776 Polo shirt
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The "Sons of Liberty" flag embroidered on the chest and "1776" on the left sleeve.
These polo shirts are embroidered in New England on a 100% Cotton polo shirt made overseas.
- Men's size in 100% cotton high quality polo shirt from Port Authority: Manufactured in Vietnam. 7 oz. Garment washed for softness. Double needle stitching throughout. Size: S-5XL
- Colors available: White, Black, Navy and Steel grey
- See size chart.
- Women’s size in 100% cotton high quality polo shirt from Port Authority: Manufactured in Vietnam. 7 oz. Garment washed for softness. Double needle stitching throughout. Size: S-4XL.
- Colors available: White, Black, Navy, and Steel grey
- See size chart.
Also available: Long sleeve button down shirt and a fleece vest.
Historical Background Behind the Design
"When Britain imposed the Intolerable Acts throughout the 1750s and 60s, a great number of men became extremely angry, and began to act violently against British Loyalists in the colonies. Mobs sprung up all over the colonies, reigning terror on those who remained faithful to the crown.
"One of these groupings would be a secret Boston association known as the The Loyal Nine, composed of elite gentleman, mainly law men and artisans, who met discretely to organize ways to begin to effectively oppose the actions of the crown. The Loyal Nine were responsible for putting boundaries on the rampant violence of Boston, and set limits on how far the demonstrations should progress. They actively stood against British policies they found to be immoral and unlawful, and had their hands in projects such as The Boston Tea Party.
"The original members were Henry Bass, Joseph Field, John Smith, Thomas Chase, John Avery, Stephen Cleverly, Benjamin Edes, George Trott and Thomas Crafts, but Samuel Adams would eventually become involved in the group, adopting a role as one of its leading members. John Adams, aware of his second cousin's role in the group, did not exactly approve of the methods used, and kept his distance from the organization.
"As time progressed, and frustration with the crown began to heat up in the colonies, the Loyal Nine merged into the more famous organization known as the Sons of Liberty. The members of this group were Samuel Adams, Joseph Warren, Paul Revere, Benedict Arnold, Benjamin Edes, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Lamb, William Mackay, Alexander McDougall, James Otis, Benjamin Rush, Isaac Sears, Haym Solomon, James Swan, Charles Thomson, Thomas Young, Marinus Willett, and Oliver Wolcott.”
From Constitution Facts from Oak Hill Publishing.
Learn more about the Sons of Liberty in this article from the Journal of American Revolution and this column from John Bell’s Boston 1775.
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What an honor to wear. The SOL insignia over my heart, the comfort and durability of the shirt is exceptional. I am a big person who needs and likes the ability not to feel bound or restricted in clothing.
I have been very pleased and highly recommend The History List .
I love wearing this shirt. It is true to size and well made. I will wear it for many years to come. Outstanding quality!
Shirt fits well, looks sharp, and I expect to have for quite some time.
I am looking for wearing this shirt throughout 2026 to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. It fits great and is made of great material. A true great buy for this momentous occasion.
My son LOVES it! He loved the fit and the feel, and was especially impressed by the subtlety of the logo and the year on the back. This will allow him to wear this at work!
Excellent construction, difficult to purchase because of the lack of availability. Unique compared to other patriotic tee shirts and can be worn anywhere for any occasion.
I loved the shirt. After receiving it, I wore it the rest of the day. It fit perfectly. High quality, well made, super comfortable. Three days later I ordered another exact shirt, thinking they will otherwise be gone soon. It’s the first shirt I’ve ever purchased from “The History List”. It will not be the last.
"Sons of Liberty" 1776 Long sleeve button down shirt
Shirt fits very well and looks cool!
Soft, comfortable ladies Polo shirt. Fits great. Goes with everything. Another geat shirt from the History List!
Shirt looks and feels great.
This is a high quality shirt, and I am glad I purchased. The “made in the USA” does run smaller, as is show in the size charts, so I would definitely check there prior to ordering.
Great shirt . My son loved it. Thanks
Fit is accurate and well made. Outstanding way to honor our Constitutional heritage
Very nice to see a quality polo knit shirt added to your offerings. Very good quality and sizing is perfect. Excellent choice to wear inside and out at any historical event. I hope to see more of your original shirt offerings be reintroduced as a polo shirt options. Great workmanship and historical details.
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