Decorating With Flags

How to Design a Custom Boat Flag

Do you have a friend or family member with a new boat? Are you looking for a truly unique item for your own boat? At Gettysburg Flag Works, we are proud to offer affordably priced custom printed boat flags made right here in the USA. Our high-quality custom boat flags are double-sided with a light-blocking… continue

History Lessons

History of Memorial Day

While largely accepted as the unofficial kick off to summer, Memorial Day has a much greater significance for our country and those who have served in the U.S. Military. Since the mid-1860s, Americans have gathered in late May to honor those who have given their lives in service to their country. Origin of Memorial Day… continue

Holidays

What is Dyngus Day and How Do People Celebrate it?

Dyngus Day is a holiday that falls on the Monday right after Easter Sunday. Historically, it is a Polish holiday celebrated across Eastern Europe and within the U.S. by Polish Americans. It is a day that not only celebrates Polish culture but is also a day for many to enjoy themselves after the restrictions imposed by Lent…. continue

Holidays

Everything You Need to Know About Marching in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Every year on March 17th, people from all around the world celebrate the history of the Irish culture. One event in particular is the St. Patricks Day Parade. The parade features an exciting mix of entertainers, local Irish associations, politicians, elaborate floats, school marching bands, police, firefighters, and other locals looking to join in on… continue

History Lessons

The History of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The tradition of holding a parade on St. Patrick’s Day Parade began in its most famous annual location—New York City—where Irish soldiers brought a taste of their homeland to colonial Manhattan. Hundreds of years later, parade-watchers decked in green continue to line the city’s streets every March 17th for the popular event. The world’s first… continue