History
The "Star-Spangled Banner" was flying above Ft. McHenry at Baltimore when the British attacked on September 13, 1814. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer from Washington had gone aboard a British ship seeking the release of a friend held prisoner. He was detained throughout the night. The sight of the American flag still flying over the fortress the next morning inspired Key to write what, in 1931, became our National Anthem. The original FT. McHenry flag is displayed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. This design, born with the second flag act on January 13, 1794, is our only official flag ever to have more than thirteen stripes.
We stock 3ft x 5ft sizes in nylon and polyester for most Historic flags. We also have 100% Cotton available for most Historic flags.
The single-ply polyester and 100% cotton flags are made outside of the US and are excellent value.
We also have great value flagpoles and US flags made from tough nylon or super durable spun polyester flags
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