Heritage
When Congress first recognized the Flag in 1777, it did not look as it does today. Since independence, the Flag has been revised 27 times.
Explore our heritageA nonprofit honoring the Flag of the United States
Honoring the U.S. Flag and those who serve it for over half a century.
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Mission
One Flag. One Nation. Under God.
Intertwined within the threads of red, white, and blue lies a story of a country and its people. The American Flag is a symbol of our nation’s freedom and a representation of its citizens and their history. The National Flag Foundation honors our nation’s greatest symbol, bringing awareness to its history while teaching the protocol for its care, handling, and etiquette.
About the Foundation
Light to Unite
Light the nation on July 4.
On the Fourth of July, Americans are called to fly the Stars and Stripes and to light cities, towns, and landmarks in red, white, and blue. One Flag, one nation, under God.
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Sojourn 250
The Flag’s journey home.
A special U.S. Flag is on a journey of remembrance and pride, traveling to every overseas cemetery, every U.S. territory, and every state before finishing in Washington, D.C. for the nation’s 250th. Its final full chapter unfolds across the Pittsburgh region, July 1 to 4, 2026.
Follow the FlagHonor the Flag
Appreciation, respect, and understanding
Educating the next generation of Americans.
Etiquette
Discover how to properly care for, handle, display, and respect your American Flag per the U.S. Flag Code.
Learn Flag etiquette
Stories
Intertwined within the threads of red, white, and blue lies the story of a country and its people. Share your Flag story and inspire others.
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Help us keep Old Glory flying
Help us continue to bring awareness and remembrance to our nation’s most enduring symbol. Every gift supports the Flag.
Prefer to give by check? Make it payable to the National Flag Foundation and mail to the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. For major gifts or partnerships, please contact us.
The National Flag Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 23-7046914). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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In good company
Light to Unite and the National Flag Foundation are proud to stand alongside the organizations, agencies, and communities uniting Americans around the Flag.
Joined by Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, International Association of Fire Fighters, National Fraternal Order of Police, Italian American War Veterans of the U.S., Vietnam Veterans, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Council, Allegheny County Labor Council, Neill-Cochran House Museum, Sheriffs’ Association of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, United States Capitol Historical Society, America 250 chapters in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Colorado, Hawai‘i, Louisiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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