This event is designed to honor our flag, Flag Day and the many men and women who have served our flag, both present and past.
Here are the details about our flag exchange
Please join us for our FREE flag exchange event. From June 15-19, bring your tattered U.S. flag (please no other flags) to our office and exchange for a new 3′ x 5′ U.S. flag.
IMPORTANT NOTE #1- Flags are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. We CANNOT hold flags.
IMPORTANT NOTE #2- Flags are limited to TWO per household due to our limited supply (only 100 are available).
You can come anytime during our office hours- Monday through Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
All tattered flags will be given to the American Legion for proper disposal.
How you can help us make this event a success
- Exchange a flag or bring a friend or family member’s to exchange.
- Share our social media posts to help spread the word (please Like us on Facebook if you haven’t yet).
- Post a picture of your new flag on Facebook and tag our page (again you have to LIKE our page to tag us) so we can enjoy your flag with you!
- Tell friends/family- this is the perfect opportunity to retire their tattered flag!
What is Flag Day?
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation” (13 is for the original 13 colonies).
In 1949, Congress permanently established the date as National Flag Day.
The week of June 14 is called National Flag Week and all Americans are encouraged to fly U.S. flags during that week.
Did You Know?…….Fun American Flag Facts
- In 1892, the flag inspired James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy to write The Pledge of Allegiance. It was first published in a magazine called The Youth’s Companion.
- The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union.
- There are a few locations where the U.S. Flag is flown 24 hours a day, by either presidential proclamation or law including the United States Marine Corps Memorial and The White House.
- In 1963, Barry Bishop placed the American flag on top of Mount Everest.
- When displayed flat against a wall or a window, or in a vertical orientation, the “union” field of stars should be uppermost and to the left of the observer.
(Taken from PBS.org- The History of the American Flag).
We hope to see you- this event is one of our favorites! Please help us spread the word! If you have any questions, please call us at (937) 592-4871. A big THANKS to all who have supported this event in the past!