Heritage Prints preserves America's visual history through museum-quality reproductions of rare historical prints. We carefully restore and reproduce prints from the historic Buffalo River Library collection and other prestigious institutions, maintaining their authentic character while making them accessible to contemporary homes.

Each print carries forward its own journey - not a mass-produced replica but a faithful representation of American moments captured in time. From sporting life to rural traditions, these prints connect today's homes to authentic American experiences.

Our Heritage Prints honor the time-worn character that only decades can create. We preserve the yellowed paper patina, subtle corner creases, and marks and thumbtack holes where these pieces once hung - all elements that give historical prints their authentic voice.

For walls that whisper history. Unlike typical reproductions that sanitize imperfections, we deliberately maintain these marks of time. The subtle aging, texture variations, and authentic patina make each Heritage Print a window to America's past rather than just a picture on your wall.

We curate our prints into distinct collections, each telling a unique American story:

A sample of our collections include:

• Recreation Magazine's - Adventure Dog: 12 Months 12 Tales Series The 1896 gentleman sportsman and his adventure dog across twelve monthly sporting pursuits
• American Chestnut Tree Collection Historical prints documenting the once-dominant American Chestnut tree
• Additional themed collections: Each centered around specific aspects of authentic American experiences
• All Heritage Print collections can be found here: All Heritage Prints Collections
  

Our eCommerce for Good Heritage Print Collection turns stories into action with 50% of each print's purchase price going directly to worthy causes. When you bring one of these prints home, you're connecting to American heritage while supporting community causes that matter.

Current collections include the American Chestnut eCommerce for Good Collection, where 50% of each print's purchase price supports efforts to restore these magnificent trees to their native range.

Each Heritage Print is made to order, ensuring exceptional detail and lasting beauty. Your museum-quality Giclée print arrives with a certificate of authenticity and history, connecting you to its unique heritage.

We use Hahnemühle fine art paper, an ultra premium 310gsm German Etching – 100% α cellulose paper with a distinct textured surface. Its premium matt inkjet coating meets the highest industry standards for density, color gamut, and image sharpness while preserving the feel of genuine art paper.

Our premium water-based inks produce colors independently verified to last 100+ years when displayed properly.

We begin with authentic historical prints, maps, books and photographs that are stored or hang in our Buffalo River Library. To augment our collection with unique American Story's, we collaborate with museums and prestigious institutions to obtain archival scans of historical pieces. Our careful restoration process maintains each piece's essence - enhancing visibility while preserving the authentic aged character that makes these prints special.

Rather than creating sanitized, perfect reproductions, we deliberately maintain the subtle patina, aged character, and marks of time that give these pieces their authentic voice. Each print appears as if you wandered into a vintage store and discovered a historical treasure with the natural aging that only time can impart.

Each Heritage Print is sized to honor the originals’ size and proportions as seen in vintage antique source. Our museum-quality Giclée reproduction prints are offered in specific size dimensions that best preserve the authentic character of the historical print.

Unframed Fine Art Prints are offered in a single, carefully chosen size that respects the original artwork's size.

Heritage Framed Editions include a tasteful border and frame that complement the print while providing proper visual space.

For example, the American Chestnut Collection offers:

• Unframed Fine Art Print: 11" x 14"
• Heritage Framed Edition: 14" x 18" (includes border and frame in your choice of Black, White, or Natural Ash wood)

Art that doesn't cost the earth. We believe heritage should be preserved in ways that protect our future as well as our past. Our commitment includes:

• Water-based inks with no harmful solvents
• Premium papers from sustainably managed forests
• Recycled packaging materials
• Partnerships with local, family-owned businesses who share our values

Our framed prints feature sustainably sourced frames made from 100% solid Ash wood by a family-owned Vermont business. They handle everything from local log sourcing to custom frame production.

Frame specifications:

• 0.75-inch face
• 1.5-inch depth
• Acrylic conservation glazing
• Acid-free backing paper
• 100% archival matboard
• Hanging wire installed

Choose from three classic finishes:

• Black
• White
• Natural Ash

Our acrylic conservation glazing offers advantages over glass:

• Optical clarity equivalent to museum-quality glass
• Shatterproof protection for safer shipping and handling
• Significantly lighter weight for easier hanging
• Safe for all environments, including homes with children
• UV protection to help preserve your print's colors

To ensure your Heritage Print maintains its beauty for generations:

• Location: Display your print away from direct sunlight, which can fade colors over time. Avoid areas with high humidity like bathrooms.
• Handling: When handling unframed prints, wash hands first or wear cotton gloves. Handle prints by the edges to avoid finger oils on the print surface.
• Cleaning: For framed prints, occasionally dust the frame with a soft, dry cloth. Never spray cleaners directly on frames or glazing.
• Hanging: Use appropriate hardware rated for the weight of your framed print. For the most secure installation, locate wall studs or use drywall anchors.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Never clean the print surface itself. If your print requires cleaning, consult a professional art conservator.

Heritage Prints act as a prompt for great conversations and when hung in the right place, provide walls that whisper history.

Heritage Prints create the most impact when:

• Grouped in collections that tell a cohesive story
• Displayed at eye level (approximately 60" from floor to center of print)
• Placed where natural light can highlight the texture without direct sun exposure
• Arranged where they can become the prompt to conversations – the dining room, kitchen, study, great room in your cabin, bar, family room … or the spot where your family and friends gather and share life’s best experiences.

For the 1896 Recreation Magazine Collection – Adventure Dog: Twelve Months, Twelve Tales consider displaying all twelve months in a grid or linear arrangement to showcase the year-long journey of the gentleman sportsman and his adventure dog.

Each Heritage Print arrives with a numbered certificate that documents its authenticity and heritage story. These certificates will include some or all of the following as it is known:

• The historical context and origin of the print
• Details about the original artist when known
• The specific heritage story the print represents
• Technical information about the reproduction process
• A unique serial number for your specific print

This certificate not only validates your print's authenticity but serves as an informative companion piece that enhances the story behind your purchase.

The Buffalo River Library is a real place located on our Middle Tennessee farm. It houses our collection of original prints, rare books, maps, photographs and historical documents that are our muse and inspiration as we sit at the fireplace, bourbon in hand and stories on our mind.

Within the library, some prints hang on our walls, but because we have more prints than wall space, many prints along with books, maps and photographs are stored in archival boxes. Each item in our collection has its own history and serves as inspiration for our Heritage Prints.

When we reference a source from our library, it represents a genuine historical artifact in our collection—such as our original copy of the October 29, 1870 edition of Every Saturday: An Illustrated Journal of Choice Reading where Winslow Homer's Chestnutting was first published.

For collections where we don't possess the original materials, we collaborate with prestigious institutions to license and obtain archival images of compelling American heritage works. This approach ensures all our Heritage Prints maintain the authentic character and stories that make them special and the purchase worthy.

Domestic Shipping via UPS Ground or USPS

• Free shipping on orders over $75.00
• $7.50 shipping for orders under $75.00

We ship Heritage Prints to all 50 United States. Currently, we do not ship internationally.

We take exceptional care in packaging
your Heritage Prints:

Unframed Prints: Carefully placed in a protective sleeve along with the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity and History and shipped flat in reinforced cardboard packaging.

Framed Prints: Certificate of Authenticity and History along with the framed print is wrapped in bubble wrap, secured with corner protectors, and placed in custom sized boxes with ample cushioning materials.

All packaging materials are selected with sustainability in mind, using recycled content whenever possible.

All Heritage Prints are made to order:

• Unframed prints: Approximately 3-5 business days
• Framed prints: Approximately 5-7 business days

After production, standard shipping times are:

• East Coast: 2-4 business days
• Central US: 3-5 business days
• West Coast: 4-7 business days
• Hawaii and Alaska longer

These times may vary seasonally, especially during holiday periods.

Note that the intentional preservation of historical character (yellowed paper patina, subtle creases, etc.) is part of what makes our prints unique, not a flaw, and not a reason for return. Please review pictures of prints in detail before making a purchase.

• We accept returns of Unframed Prints within 30 days of purchase
• Framed prints cannot be returned due to their custom nature
• Returned prints must be in new condition and in original packaging
• Email info@buffaloriver.co with your order # for return authorization
• Returns without authorization may not be accepted

If your order arrives damaged, email  info@buffaloriver.co with photos for a replacement.