MCD Tun Tavern Birthplace of the Marines T-Shirt

November 10, 1775. Philadelphia. The Night the Marine Corps Was Born.

It wasn’t a battlefield. It wasn’t a ceremony. It was a tavern on Water Street in Philadelphia — Robert Mullan’s Tun Tavern — where Samuel Nicholas raised a glass and raised the first Continental Marines. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized two battalions of Marines, and Tun Tavern is where the recruiting began. Every Marine who has ever earned the title traces their lineage to that room, that night, that decision. The MCD Tun Tavern Birthplace of the Marines T-Shirt wears that founding moment with the weight it deserves — a heritage circle graphic that marks the place where it all started. Available exclusively through the Marine Corps Direct partnership with Leatherneck For Life, this is a tee you won’t find anywhere else.

Why This MCD Exclusive Tee Stands Apart:

• Marine Corps Direct Exclusive Design – The MCD Tun Tavern graphic is an exclusive design available only through the Marine Corps Direct partnership with Leatherneck For Life — you will not find this tee anywhere else
• Tun Tavern Birthplace Circle Graphic – A bold heritage badge design honoring the Philadelphia tavern where the Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775 — the most sacred date in the Corps, rendered in a classic circle seal format
• Made in the USA – Proudly manufactured in America with premium materials and superior craftsmanship
• Premium 100% Cotton Construction – Soft, breathable fabric built for all-day comfort and lasting durability
• 2 Colors Available – Navy and Black — clean, classic, and built to wear anywhere a Marine shows up
• Extended Size Range – Small through 4XL so every Marine and supporter can represent
• Versatile Unisex Fit – Classic cut that looks sharp on and off base, at the range, or at the reunion

About the Marine Corps Direct Partnership: Marine Corps Direct is a trusted source for Marines, veterans, and military families — and this exclusive collaboration with Leatherneck For Life brings together two brands that share the same commitment to authenticity, quality, and honoring the Corps. MCD designs are created specifically for this partnership and are not available through any other retailer. When you wear an MCD tee, you’re wearing something built for Marines, by people who understand what that means.

Perfect For: Active-duty Marines and veterans who want exclusive USMC apparel they can’t find anywhere else, Marines and military historians who know the founding story of the Corps, Marine Corps birthday celebration wearers and EGA ceremony attendees, Marine Corps Direct supporters and community members, and anyone looking for a premium USA-made USMC gift that carries real historical weight.

PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA — MARINE CORPS DIRECT EXCLUSIVE

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Tun Tavern. November 10, 1775. The first round was on Samuel Nicholas. Every Marine since has been picking up the tab. Semper Fi.