As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we honor the heritage, tradition and united spirit that has shaped our nation for centuries.
To commemorate the historic occasion, we proudly joined forces with Milwaukee Humidor Co. to create the America250 humidor, a limited-edition collaboration that celebrates American craftsmanship, cigar tradition and the enduring spirit that brings our nation together.
Handcrafted in the United States by artisan woodworker Jason LeGear, each humidor consists of 100% American-made materials and hardware. At its center is an extraordinary wooden map of the United States designed via intricate marquetry techniques. The map is surrounded by a red, white and blue inlaid border and features the official America250 logo of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission. Every state on the map is individually crafted from wood sourced from trees native to that state, making each humidor truly one-of-a-kind.
“The tradition of American craft dates back to before the founding of our country,” Jason shared. “I am honored to be woven into the tapestry…of our fine country with the America250 Cigar Humidor. It is my homage to American cigar culture and to the people who for generations have cultivated, harvested and created the cigars you now enjoy.”
Inside each of the 50 limited-edition America250 humidors are 50 unique The American Perfecto cigars, one for each of the 50 states. This exclusive 6.25″ x 50 perfecto is part of The American cigar line, the first and only premium cigar handcrafted entirely with American tobaccos and components — a true American puro. From the heirloom tobaccos in the cigars to the hinges and hardware in the humidor, every element of this project reflects a commitment to American craftsmanship. Each humidor has a capacity of between 100 and 125 cigars and is powered by Boveda humidification systems to help preserve each cigar inside.
The connection to American tobacco and cigar-making history is what makes this project especially meaningful. Cigars have been part of the American story since the earliest days of our nation, bringing communities together for generations.
“We are proud to roll official cigars of the 250th Anniversary of the United States,” said fourth-generation cigar maker, Drew Newman. “We are equally proud to release this limited-edition series of America250 cigar humidors.”
The project also marks the fourth year of a collaboration with Milwaukee Humidor Co. Over the years, LeGear has transformed bits of Americana into functional works of art, incorporating materials ranging from NBA All-Star Game court flooring to game-used hockey pucks and professional baseball bats.
More than a humidor, this labor of love is a tribute to the hard work, traditions and craftsmanship that have shaped America for 250 years, and many more to come.
In the words of Milwaukee Humidor Co. owner and craftsman, Jason LeGear, “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of this great nation, I keep in mind two ideals: one from the great patriot Paul Robeson, ‘To be free, to walk the good American earth as equal citizens, to live without fear, to enjoy the fruits of our toil, to give our children every opportunity in life — that dream which we have held so long in our hearts is today the destiny that we hold in our hands’, and from the Declaration of Independence, ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal.’ With these as our guiding principles, let us walk into the next 250 years as a nation. E Pluribus Unum, and may God bless America.”
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, our hope is that the America250 cigar humidor and cigar collection unite us and serve as a reminder that some of the country’s finest traditions are worth preserving.
