Tree Of Liberty (30 - 500-Piece Puzzle)

The "Tree of Liberty" is a powerful symbol in American history, often associated with the struggle for freedom and the protection of civil liberties. The most famous reference comes from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson on November 13, 1787. In his correspondence to William Stephens Smith, Jefferson wrote: "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." This metaphor encapsulates the idea that the maintenance of liberty sometimes requires sacrifice and vigilance.

Tree of Liberty dates back to the American Revolutionary period. During the 1760s and 1770s, the Liberty Tree was an actual elm tree in Boston, Massachusetts, where American colonists, known as the Sons of Liberty, gathered to protest British rule. The tree became a rallying point for resistance and was adorned with flags and banners. It symbolized the colonists' fight for independence and their determination to achieve self-governance.

The Liberty Tree in Boston was eventually cut down by British Loyalists in 1775, but its legacy lived on. It inspired the planting of other Liberty Trees in towns throughout the American colonies. These trees became symbols of the burgeoning revolutionary spirit and the collective efforts of the colonists to secure their freedoms.

In a broader sense, the Tree of Liberty represents the enduring struggle for freedom and the idea that liberty must be actively preserved and protected. It reminds us that the pursuit of justice and the defense of civil rights require continuous effort and, at times, great sacrifice. 

• Printed with a high gloss durable finish and sturdy chipboard backing
• Comes in a gift box
• Includes reference print for putting the puzzle together
• Comes in 4 sizes, 30 Piece, 110 Piece, 252 Piece, and 500 Piece.
• 30pc - 11x14in
• 110pc - 8x10in
• 252pc - 10x14in
• 500pc - 16x20in