In a day where seemingly the controversial, the negative, or the bizarre are what make the news. Let me tell you a story about a former slaved named William Harvey Carney. Carney was born into slavery in Virginia but escaped to the north. In 1863 at the age of 23, he... Read more
Victory Day Victory Day is a holiday observed to celebrate the conclusion of World War II and is related to Victory over Japan Day in the United Kingdom. Many Americans are likely unaware of this holiday as it is only observed by the state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island retains... Read more
Share This: Colorado Day Today is the 1st of August. Today is also Wednesday, but did you know that today is Colorado Day. Unless you live in Colorado you were probably unaware. On this day in 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant made Colorado the “Centennial State.” Welcome to the team!... Read more
Helping Veterans Regain Their Independence Villagers for Veterans is 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) organization founded for the sole purpose of helping severely wounded veterans. They help veterans directly with much-needed funding or additional resources, or by providing grants to other organizations that provide services for veterans. Either way, they are here... Read more
Today is Wednesday, today is also the 20th of June, but did you know that it was American Eagle Day? If not, don’t beat yourself up about it. ‘American Eagle Day’ is a special day to commemorate the anniversary of the Bald Eagle’s selection as our National Symbol on this... Read more
This year’s Stripes and Stars Festival commemorates the U.S. Army’s 243rd anniversary and the American flag’s 241st birthday. The festival will take place on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at locations throughout Independence National Historical Park and Historic Philadelphia, including Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, Christ Church Burial Ground, and the National Constitution Center. Events... Read more
American flags at gravesites for service members buried at both Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery Memorial Day is a week away it seems only fitting to discuss one of the longest running and largest flag placing traditions in the world! This tradition,... Read more
Earth Day is a time to celebrate Mother Nature and raise awareness for earth preserving tactics. Fly your Earth Day Flag and support our earth! In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day. The 22nd of April, aka Earth Day, is a celebration that is... Read more
There are many factors that weigh on your mind before purchasing a flag, but flag material is not usually one of them. Believe it or not, flag material is just as important as what is displayed on the flag. You shouldn’t go outdoors in the summer with a heavy jacket,... Read more
We need your help flag community! This week we received a letter from Marlene out of Charleston, South Carolina. She has been packaging stars from American-made flags to distribute to veterans in her son Kevin’s memory,... Read more