Flags and Christmas
The U.S. Flag Code, the official list of rules for civilian flag display, includes a list of holidays when it...
Adding New Stars to the Flag of the Union During the Civil War
When Lincoln raised the flag over Independence Hall on Washington’s Birthday in 1861 (See Flag-Post.com article for December 12, 2012),...
The Story of Martyrs and a Confederate Flag
A few flags have stories that make them famous. Although it is largely unknown today, one Confederate flag gained wide...
Lincoln Refused to Remove Stars from the U.S. Flag
With Lincoln’s election to the U.S. Presidency, state legislatures in the slaveholding south met to declare their secession from the...
Why We Don’t Let the Flag Touch the Ground?
My last Flag-Post.com article considered the rule in the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag should never touch anything beneath it,...
“Don’t let the flag touch the ground, or you will have to burn it!”
While still a small boy I learned my first rule of flag display as I waved a small handheld flag...
One Volunteer
Every year Healing Field Flag Displays spring up all over the country. They don’t, however, appear spontaneously like mushrooms popping...
Aurora, Colorado Does Not Mourn Alone
The unthinkable has happened again. A deranged shooter in a packed theater auditorium and the nation mourns. We lowered flags...
Planting the U.S. Flag on the Moon
We humans attach great meaning to planting our flags in documenting our travels. In centuries past explorers raised their flags...
Continuing a Big Tradition
Big flags have been made in Utah since Pioneer days. Soon after their arrival in the Great Basin, the Mormon...
July 2—America’s Real Birthday?
Each year we celebrate July Fourth, Independence Day, as the birthday of the United States of America. Yet surprisingly John...
British Flags to Remember British Soldiers
A visit to Boston offers many treasured experiences. Recently we visited the North Bridge near Concord, site of the first...
Six Flags over Wyoming
Americans celebrated Flag Day this year in many ways. In Cody, Wyoming a proud community celebrated by hosting a Field...
Flags of Queen Elizabeth II
She does not have a driver’s license or even a passport, but she travels without hindrance. She does not vote...
An Experience of Healing
The Colonial Flag Foundation team works year round coordinating Healing Field and Field of Honor displays around the country. Memorial...
Remembering The Individual With Flags
Americans have a special relationship with their flag. “Remember the Alamo,” “Remember the Maine,” “Remember Pearl Harbor” are mottoes that...
Colonial Flag Foundation Salutes Rotary
The Colonial Flag Foundation salutes Rotary International as they begin their 2011 Convention in New Orleans. Rotary has been a...
The Flag of Saint George and England
According to the tradition, Saint George slew the dragon and saved the fair princess. He is normally shown as a...
A Sea of Flags
LDS missionaries are known for developing a love for the people and cultures of the areas where they serve. It...
Newburyport’s Kathleen Bailey Is Our Hero, Too
Those drawn to set up Field of Honor Displays in their communities are typically very involved people. So, it did...
A Flag of Ol’ Ireland?
The flag is green, it pictures a harp, shamrocks and its motto reads, “Erin Go Bragh,” which is usually translated...
The World Mourns with Japan
The Japanese have suffered not only from a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, but they have experienced a devastating tsunami. Even though...
New Glory for an Old Flag: Utah State Flag Day is Official
Colonial Flag Company is celebrating the Utah State Flag’s birthday in a big way. Company seamstresses have produced a gigantic...
The Healing Continues in Auburn, New York
A recent article published in Auburn, New York’s The Citizen reports a great story of Healing Field Success. St. Joseph’s...
Y Ddraig Goch Ddryr Cychwyn
March 1st is Saint David’s Day honoring the patron saint of Wales, the day when Welshmen everywhere remember their Welsh...