1937
Honoring cannabis history with artisanal, prohibition-era inspired products and timeless quality.
- Sold in
- 2 states
- States
- MD, NY
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Our story
Cannabis 1937 draws its inspiration and name from a pivotal moment in cannabis history—the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, which effectively began prohibition in the United States. Founded by history enthusiasts and cannabis connoisseurs in 2015, the brand emerged with a mission to honor the plant's complex past while creating premium products for today's discerning consumers.Starting with a small cultivation facility in Colorado, Cannabis 1937 quickly gained recognition for their meticulous growing methods and heritage strains. They expanded operations to California in 2017, followed by Nevada and Michigan in 2019. Their commitment to preserving cannabis history while embracing modern cultivation science earned them the prestigious "Heritage Cultivator Award" at the 2020 Cannabis Cup.Today, Cannabis 1937 stands as a testament to the resilience of cannabis culture, having weathered the industry's regulatory challenges while maintaining unwavering dedication to quality and authenticity. Their journey reflects the plant's own history—persevering through prohibition to emerge stronger and more appreciated than ever.
About
Cannabis 1937 currently operates across five states—Colorado, California, Nevada, Michigan, and Illinois—with products available in over 200 dispensaries nationwide. Their carefully curated product line includes premium flower, concentrates, vape cartridges, and pre-rolls, all presented in distinctive prohibition-era inspired packaging that reflects the brand's historical roots.Their signature collections include the "Founders Series" featuring rare landrace strains, the "Prohibition Line" of high-potency concentrates, and "Heritage Rolls"—meticulously crafted pre-rolls blended with specific terpene profiles. Cannabis 1937 maintains rigorous quality standards with small-batch cultivation methods, hand-trimming practices, and extended curing processes that enhance flavor profiles.Each product undergoes comprehensive testing beyond regulatory requirements, with results accessible via QR codes on packaging. Their seed-to-sale approach ensures consistency across all markets, while their commitment to sustainable packaging and organic growing practices demonstrates their forward-thinking approach despite their historical inspiration.
Mission
Cannabis 1937 exists to bridge cannabis's rich history with its promising future, creating products that honor the plant's heritage while embracing modern innovation. We believe in respecting the pioneers who preserved cannabis knowledge through decades of prohibition while delivering exceptional experiences to today's consumers.Our core values center on authenticity, education, and excellence—never compromising quality for quantity and ensuring every product tells part of the cannabis story. We're committed to empowering consumers through transparency about our cultivation methods, strain genetics, and effects profiles.Beyond our products, we actively support efforts to address social inequities caused by cannabis prohibition through our "Righting History" initiative, which contributes a portion of profits to expungement programs and provides resources for entrepreneurs from communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs.