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Posted on September 5, 2018September 6, 2018 Flag Information

How You Should Be Flying US Flags

A Guideline to Flag Flying Why should we treat the American flag with so much respect? The U.S. flag is a symbol of our country’s patriotism and a reminder of the men and women who fought and died to protect our country and our freedom. Correctly flying the American flag... Read more

Posted on August 27, 2018August 28, 2018 Flag Fun Flag History

90 Year Old Veteran and Father Proud to Fly Flags

Age is Nothing More Than a Number As a flag company, we are occasionally graced with some amazing stories that our customers share with us. We were recently given praise from the Cynthia, and her father, Edwin. Edwin is 90 years young and climbed a 24-foot extension ladder to put a... Read more

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Flag Etiquette

Memorial Day Half-Staff Etiquette for Flying Flags

Memorial Day Half-staff Etiquette for Properly Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes. While Memorial Day has largely become the “kickoff” to summer with outdoor celebrations and barbecues please take a moment to remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, the reason we celebrate Memorial Day each year.... Read more

American Flag Care Tips
Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 Flag Etiquette

Flag Care Tips | How To Prolong the Life of Your Flag

No flag will fly forever but by following these flag care tips, you can prolong the life of your flag for as long as possible. No American flag will last forever, but by following a few simple flag care tips, you can prolong its life so it flies for as... Read more

Posted on September 26, 2017 Flag Information

How to Replace the Rope on Your Flagpole

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

Posted on September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 Flag Information

Things to Know About US Flags Before Buying

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

Posted on September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 Flag Fun

This Flag Display is Pretty Fly…

(See what we did there?)           This epic flag display of an airplane hangar was submitted to us by one of our customers. The airplane in the image is called an RV-7. It was built by hand from the ground up using a kit, and it... Read more

Posted on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 Flag News

Delaware Historical Society Saves Civil War Flags With Crowdfunding

Preserving historical flags is important, especially the war-torn flags that have flown through history’s most eventful times. Delaware has found that two of its oldest flags, from the Civil War era, were in need of conservation, which we mentioned in our earlier post New Civil War Flags to be Preserved... Read more

Posted on June 12, 2015 Flag Fun

American Flag Quiz | How Much Do You Know About Old Glory?

1. The first official American flag (the Betsy Ross flag) had: 13 stars and 13 stripes 13 stripes and the words “Don’t Tread on Me” British Union Jack on the top left corner 2. There are 50 stars on the American flag, what do they stand for? Members of the Senate... Read more

Posted on June 11, 2015June 11, 2015 Flag Etiquette

Residential Flag Display | Common Places to Display the American Flag

Always remember to follow proper flag etiquette when displaying your American flags. The most standard way to display the American flag is by hanging it on a flag pole. The flag pole allows you place the flag in a convenient location near or around your house. However, flag poles are... Read more

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