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What the Colors of the American Flag Actually Represent
Everybody knows the American flag is red, white, and blue. Far fewer people can say what those colors actually mean. It is one of those facts that feels like it should be common...
The History of Flag Day and How To Celebrate It
Flag Day lands on June 14 every year, and it quietly passes by without most Americans giving it much thought. It is not a federal holiday. There is no day off work, no parade in...
Memorial Day Flag Display Rules Most People Get Wrong
Memorial Day is one of the most important flag-flying days on the calendar. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Every year, millions of Americans put their flags out on th...
How To Set Up a Flag Display for a Memorial Day Ceremony
A Memorial Day ceremony does not need to be large to be meaningful. A brief gathering at a park, cemetery, school, or community center can carry real weight when the flag displa...
How To Retire an American Flag the Right Way
Every American flag has a lifespan. Sun, wind, rain, and temperature swings break down the fabric over time, and eventually the flag reaches a point where cleaning and repair ar...
How To Fly a POW/MIA Flag Alongside the American Flag
The POW/MIA flag is one of the most recognized flags in the country outside of the Stars and Stripes. Its stark black and white design with the silhouette of a bowed head, a gua...
How To Display the American Flag With a State or Military Flag
Flying more than one flag looks impressive, but it also introduces a set of rules that many people get wrong. The American flag always comes first. Always. The specifics of wher...
Flag Size Chart: How To Match Your Flag to Your Pole Height
One of the most common questions at Colonial Flag is "what size flag do I need?" The answer depends almost entirely on the height of the flagpole. A flag that is too small for t...
What Freedom 250 Is and How Communities Can Join In
Freedom 250 is the name you will be hearing a lot in 2026. It is the national public-private partnership behind many of the official events and programs marking America's 250th ...
Ways To Engage Students With America 250 Assemblies and Projects
America 250 gives schools a chance to do something they rarely get: connect a current national event to the curriculum in real time. The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of ...
How To Prevent Flag Tangles in Windy Conditions
Few things are more frustrating than walking outside and seeing the American flag wrapped tight around the pole. It looks bad, it wears the flag out faster, and it defeats the e...
How To Prepare Your Flagpoles for America 250 Season
America 250 is almost here, and flagpoles across the country are about to get more attention than they have in years. July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration...
