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06/10/2026

The program for the 31st International Congress of Vexillology, 6-10 July in Paris, has been published.

31st International Congress of Vexillology (ICV31) - Programme - Programme final/Final program Sous reserve de modifications / Subject to changes ...

06/03/2026

On this day in Vermont's history: the state officially adopted its third (and current) flag in 1903: a blue banner with the Vermont Coat of Arms in the center. The pine tree in the center represents Vermont's forests, the cow and wheat represent the state's agriculture heritage, and the deer head on top represents the state's wildlife. The banner at the bottom proclaims the state's motto: "Freedom and Unity".

04/24/2026

As we continue to document America 250 with our collection, we take a look at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. After 1778, the British focused more of their efforts in the South. In part, they suffered more defeats in the mid-Atlantic and New England states, but also, conquering the wealthiest state, South Carolina, would be a boon to the British war funds. Check out our blog in the comments to learn more!

Image: Guilford County flag. c. 1781-1795. N.C. Museum of History collection, H.1914.246.1.

04/15/2026

Flag Bulletin No. 224 has been digitized and is available on the FRC website.

The Flag Bulletin No. 224 (March-April 2026) printed the following articles: Rev. William M. Becker, STD, “The Proto-National Papal Flag.” Paul J. Upham, “The Origins of the U.S. …

04/06/2026

Flag Bulletin No. 223 has been digitized and is available on the FRC website.

The Flag Bulletin No. 223 (January-February 2026) printed the following articles: Whitney Smith, “Political Symbolism.” Whitney Smith, “Symbols of Akkalkot.” Whitney Smith, …

03/31/2026

Flag Bulletin No. 222 has been digitized and is available on the FRC website.

The Flag Bulletin No. 222 (November-December 2005) printed the following articles: Robert Goldstein, “Bouck White: The First American Prosecuted for Flag Burning.” John Quincy Adams, & #…