As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, communities, businesses, and families across the country are preparing to commemorate this once-in-a-generation milestone—America 250. From historic tributes to bold modern designs, flags will play a central role in how we celebrate, reflect, and honor the journey of our nation. At Gettysburg Flag Works, we… continue
When Americans reflect on the birth of the nation, few images are as powerful — or as symbolic — as George Washington leading his army across the icy waters of the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776. This daring moment didn’t just shift the course of the Revolutionary War. It preserved the dream of American… continue
In today’s climate, it can feel like everything is political. From the brands we buy to the teams we cheer for, even our holiday décor seems to be filtered through a partisan lens. But as a company that proudly manufactures and supplies American flags — and flags of all kinds, from military to state to custom… continue
The 1908 Opening Ceremony That Changed Everything At the 1908 London Olympics, the U.S. flag bearer was Ralph Rose, a powerful Irish‑American shot‑put champion. As Team USA paraded past King Edward VII’s royal box, Rose did not dip the American flag, breaking with international ceremony norms. According to later legend—first printed around 1952—teammate Martin Sheridan proclaimed, “This… continue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Maria CoffeyGettysburg Flag® WorksEmail: [email protected]: 518-479-3153Website: www.gettysburgflag.com Gettysburg Flag® Works Responds to Ad Rejections: The American Flag Is Not a Political Statement East Greenbush, NY — August 7th 2025 — Gettysburg Flag Works, a long-standing American business dedicated to the manufacture and sale of high-quality American flags, is speaking out following recent ad rejections… continue