From George Washington’s Perfume to NASA’s Space Pen, New MADE IN AMERICA Showcase Spotlights American Makers and Workers for USA’s 250th Anniversary

For Immediate Release: June 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Featured on CBS Sunday Morning for its annual Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is highlighting American makers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in an online showcase of locally made products that celebrate the United States and the workers who built it.

Explore the stories behind these makers in the American-Made 250 Showcase online.

"There is no better way to celebrate 250 years of American history than with products that are actually made here. The American-Made 250 Showcase tells the story of the workers and makers who are building this country," Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul said. "Every time we choose to buy an American-made good, we're investing in our nation's next 250 years. A strong domestic manufacturing base is essential if we want the United States to continue to lead the world and ensure that the American Dream is within reach for generations to come."

AMERICAN-MADE 250 SHOWCASE SNAPSHOT:

• In Mystic, Conn., Mystic Knotwork is the first and oldest knot shop in the United States. Today, the business crafts its nautical knots into sailor bracelets, wreaths, pet toys, bowls, and more.
• In Honolulu, Hawaii, family-owned Kahala is the oldest operating apparel company in Hawaii and has been making Hawaiian shirts for more than 90 years. Its shirts have been featured in films, like Oscar-winning "From Here to Eternity."
• In Boulder City, Nev., Fisher Space Pen has joined every NASA-crewed mission, from Apollo 7 to Artemis II. The company's pressurized pen enables the user to write on nearly every surface, anywhere, including under water and in zero gravity.
• In Edison, N.J., Caswell-Massey answers, "What did George Washington smell like?" His favorite fragrance was Caswell-Massey's Number Six Eau de Parfum, which is still available to purchase from the company that's been in business since 1752.
• In Sherrill, N.Y., America's only domestic flatware manufacturer has been in operation for 21 years, but Liberty Tabletop's factory got its start in 1880 with Oneida Ltd. When Oneida offshored production, two Sherrill community members stepped up to buy the factory and preserve the city's manufacturing employment.
• In Faribault, Minn., Faribault Mill is one of America's few remaining textile mills to craft its wool and cotton home goods from raw fiber to finished product, all under one roof.
• In Newell, W.V., family-owned Fiesta Tableware Company is celebrating its 90^th anniversary but can trace its roots even further back to 1873. The brand's brightly colored Art Deco-style tableware, a design attributed to ceramicist Frederick Hurten Rhead, is coveted by collectors.

Polling shows overwhelming demand for locally made goods, with 81% of Americans saying they're as likely or more likely to buy American-made products. The vast majority (83%) of shoppers say they would buy more Made in USA goods if these products were more widely available. The American-Made 250 Showcase bridges that gap, connecting consumers with the craftsmanship, quality and well-paid jobs that come from buying Made in America.

AAM's president and Made in America shopping experts are available for remote and in-studio interviews to show viewers how to find American-made products in a market crowded with imports and share the history of America's iconic makers and manufacturers.

For shoppers looking for even more options, AAM's Made in America Directory profiles more than 1,000 companies, with filters for states and product categories.

About the Alliance for American Manufacturing: The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is a non-profit, non-partisan partnership formed in 2007 by some of America's leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers.

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