Ohhhh… Ohio Two hundred and fifteen years young and still going strong! This upcoming Thursday is the anniversary of “The Buckeye State”, Ohio joining the Union. The name “Ohio” comes from a word found in Seneca language (ohi:yo’), meaning “great river”. On March 1st, 1803 Ohio became the 17th state... Read more
President’s Day or as the federal government calls it “Washington’s Birthday”. A holiday to honor our first president, George Washington. The turn of the 19th century brought the observance of his birthday on February 22nd. It took until 1879 for the U.S. government to make it an official holiday and... Read more
Arizona to celebrate 106 years on Feb. 14 This upcoming Wednesday doesn’t just mark Ash Wednesday or Valentine’s day, but another birthday for the “Baby State”, Arizona. While Arizona’s statehood might not be the first thing to come to your mind when thinking of February 14th, it’s unique backstory is... Read more
10 destinations to experience a Winter Olympic experience of your own It’s an exciting time with the Olympics right around the corner. I was doing some reading and came across an article describing the 10 best destinations in North America for aspiring Winter Olympians eager to up their game. It... Read more
Adoption of the Flag Indiana became a state on December 11th,1816. You might be surprised to learn that in 1901 the General Assembly made the United States flag the official state flag of Indiana. It was not until 1917 that the Indiana General Assembly actually adopted the current Indiana flag.... Read more
Let’s talk about Belize… Have you ever heard of Belize? Most people at least know of British Honduras, but what most people do NOT know is that they are the same country. Belize was part of Great Britain and known as British Honduras until they gained their independence in 1981,... Read more
Become an Expert on Flagpole Maintenance Have you ever wondered how to measure the height of your flagpole easily? Do you know how to replace the rope on your flagpole? If so, we created a video just for you! Have additional questions or need a new flag or flagpole? Visit... Read more
Consequently, you’ve decided to buy some new flags. The amount paid is all over the map and the descriptions leave you puzzled and unsure. Did you make the best choice for your situation? Obtaining an American flag is dependent upon few considerations: Manufacturer Let’s first look at the country of... Read more
In efforts to help inform people on how to correctly assemble a parade set flag, we have created an easy to follow video that walks you through the process. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to leave us a comment below and we will be happy... Read more
So you just purchased a brand new flag, now where do you hang it? How do you hang it? All questions that you might not think about when purchasing a flag. The good news is there are numerous ways to hang a flag, but you need the proper equipment. This... Read more