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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.

Ornament depicting purple flowers. A scroll across says "Illinois"
Illustration of two manatees wearing scarves and hats. One kisses the other's cheek
Illustration of a manicured lawn stretching up towards a gray building
Illustration of a flowering branch reaching across a lake

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