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NC historical Hornet's Nest flag

Birth of a Nation – Flags of North and South Carolina in the Revolutionary War Era

Flags communicated who we were, our goals, and what we believed in. The flags of Colonial America and the American Revolution were many and varied widely in design and usage. The historical stories these flags can tell describe the journey of our nation’s freedom from British rule. In this one-hour program visitors will see and hear about …

  • Continental Colors – The First Flag of the Continental Army
  • Creation of the North Carolina Regiments and Their Flags
  • Creation of the South Carolina Regiments and Their Flags
  • The North Carolina “Hornet’s Nest” Flag of 1781

Schedule: Saturday January 24 and 31 from 1:00 to 4:00 The 1-hour program will be repeated each hour on the hour.

Location: House ofFlags Museum, 33 Gibson Street, Columbus, NC 28722

Information: FlagMuseum@gmail.com