{"title":"1776 - 2026 Historic American Flag","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"1776-2026-flag-made-in-america","title":"1776 - 2026 Historic American Flag — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated May 18: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe have just re-stocked and are shipping advance orders and new orders now. I don't know whether we're going to do another printing, so if you're interested in this original design, you'll want to place your order now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn response to a question about the printing of the image\u003c\/strong\u003e, w\u003cspan\u003ee used photos of original Centennial flags and included the many signs of age in those original flags. The color is faded and not uniform, there was some bleeding of the red on to the white, the lines weren’t perfectly straight, and there were some small tears.  We left all of those in to give it the character and gravitas of a historic flag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Lee Wright | Founder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a historic flag created for the 1876 Centennial, five-pointed, rayed stars are arranged to read “1776” and “2026,\" with thirteen red and white stripes. The printed design of those flags from 1876 shows the wear and aging from the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag is printed on nylon, and two are sewn back to back. The back of the flag is the same as the back of a regular sewn flag. In the case of this design, it means that the numbers are reversed, just as they would be on a flag with sewn or embroidered stars. (See the photos below for the front and the back of the flag.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes the card pictured\u003c\/strong\u003e, which explains the historical background of the flag on one side and has a reproduction of an engraving of the grounds of the Centennial Exposition on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThanks to Marty Callahan for the photo of the local DAR Chapter with our flag at the Flag Day Monument \u003c\/strong\u003ein Batavia Illinois on April 11, 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in America.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28\" x 45.75\". This is the same size as an actual Centennial flag and is slightly smaller than our 3' x 5' \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/1773-boston-tea-party-flag-made-in-america\"\u003e\"1773\" Boston Tea Party flag.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith two stainless steel grommets to attach to a flag pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/1776-2026-historic-american-garden-flag\"\u003e1776 - 2026 Historic American Garden Flag\u003c\/a\u003e in a 12\" x 18\" size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for your flag: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll flags flown outside fade and fray over time. To prolong the life of your flag, bring it in in high winds and bad weather. To reduce the chance of fading, you can apply a UV protectant, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/303-Matte-Finish-Plastic-Protectant\/dp\/B000XBCURW?ref_=ast_sto_dp\u0026amp;th=1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e303\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean, the maker recommends spot cleaning with a 50\/50 solution of water and white vinegar. They do not recommend putting it in the washing machine or submerging the flag entirely in water.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware: \u003c\/strong\u003eI purchased the 5' black metal pole shown mounted on my house in September 2024 and it's held up well, as have the rotating mounting rings that came with it. I purchased mine from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0986HKX2D?ref=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_9QH4N61ZPAHDNBG2MEAJ\u0026amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_9QH4N61ZPAHDNBG2MEAJ\u0026amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_9QH4N61ZPAHDNBG2MEAJ\u0026amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e, but I see that the set is available elsewhere, too. To reduce wrapping, I spray the rotating rings with a \"dry lube\" spray once or twice a year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background: \u003c\/strong\u003eJeff Bridgman has an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffbridgman.com\/inventory\/antique-american-flag-10-pointed-1776-o5552.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexcellent explanation\u003c\/a\u003e of the \"1776 - 1876\" flag on which our design is based.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51614848024878,"sku":"REVWAR-FLAG-USA76","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/1776-2026-Flag-on-Porch-usa.jpg?v=1774232378"},{"product_id":"1776-2026-historic-american-garden-flag","title":"1776 - 2026 Historic American Garden Flag — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated June 2: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe have fewer than 20 available. I don't know whether we're going to do another printing, so if you're interested in this original design, you'll want to place your order now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn response to a question about the printing of the image\u003c\/strong\u003e, w\u003cspan\u003ee used photos of original Centennial flags and included the many signs of age in those original flags. The color is faded and not uniform, there was some bleeding of the red on to the white, the lines weren’t perfectly straight, and there were some other signs of wear. (See the photos for examples of some of these.) We left all of those in to give it the character and gravitas of a historic flag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Lee Wright | Founder\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a historic flag created for the 1876 Centennial, five-pointed, rayed stars are arranged to read “1776” and “2026.” The flag’s design is completed with thirteen alternating red and white stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flag is printed on a high quality nylon flag designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It is made of two pieces of flag nylon and they are sewn back to back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flag:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMade in America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality printing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e12\" x 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/1776-2026-flag-made-in-america\"\u003e1776 - 2026 Historic American Flag in its original size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for your flag: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen flown outside, over time, all flags fade and fray. To prolong the life of your flag, bring it in in high winds and bad weather. To reduce the chance of fading, you can apply a UV protectant, such as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/303-Matte-Finish-Plastic-Protectant\/dp\/B000XBCURW?ref_=ast_sto_dp\u0026amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e303\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean, the manufacturer recommends spot cleaning with a 50\/50 solution of water and white vinegar. They do not recommend putting it in the washing machine or submerging the flag entirely in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background: \u003c\/strong\u003eJeff Bridgman has an \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jeffbridgman.com\/inventory\/antique-american-flag-10-pointed-1776-o5552.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexcellent explanation\u003c\/a\u003e of the \"1776 - 1876\" flag on which our design is based.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51687057948974,"sku":"REVWAR-FLAG-GARDEN-USA76","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/revwar-flag-garden-usa76-main.jpg?v=1780292257"},{"product_id":"1776-2026-historic-american-flag-glass-paperweights-made-in-america","title":"1776 - 2026 Historic American Flag Glass Paperweights — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBased on a historic flag created for the 1876 Centennial, five-pointed, rayed stars are arranged to read “1776” and “2026.” The flag’s design is completed with thirteen alternating red and white stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the flag image is on the bottom of the glass, not embedded or floating in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\" x 2.875\" and .75\" high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/1776-2026-flag-made-in-america\"\u003e1776 - 2026 Historic American Flag in its original size\u003c\/a\u003e — Made in America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/1776-2026-historic-american-garden-flag\"\u003e1776 - 2026 Historic American Garden Flag\u003c\/a\u003e — Made in America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background: \u003c\/strong\u003eJeff Bridgman has an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffbridgman.com\/inventory\/antique-american-flag-10-pointed-1776-o5552.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexcellent explanation\u003c\/a\u003e of the flags printed for the Centennial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758718681390,"sku":"REVWAR-PAPERWEIGHT-FLAG1776","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/IMG_7482.webp?v=1773984258"},{"product_id":"1776-2026-flag-pillow-made-in-america","title":"1776 - 2026 Historic American Flag Pillow Sham — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated March 28, 2026: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur historic American flag pillows have a new size and shape. In addition, the front panel is 100% cotton twill and the pillows have hidden zippers. There is another important difference: We're offering the sham; inserts can be purchased elsewhere. This saves significant costs, including in shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003ca href=\"mailto:lee@leewright.net\"\u003eLee Wright\u003c\/a\u003e | Founder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pillows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and sewn in New England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: Flag image on 100% cotton twill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack: Dark blue 100% cotton denim (unprinted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith full length hidden zipper along the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in two sizes: 16\" x 16\" and 24\" x 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not include the insert\u003c\/strong\u003e — We are omitting the insert to reduce the cost of shipping. High-quality inserts can be purchased on Amazon and elsewhere. You can pick the firmness you'd like—see the tips below—and the type of material. When bought online, inserts are shipped tightly compressed. We don't have the capability to do this, so rather than having inserts shipped to us, unpacked, inserted, and then shipped to you in a much larger container, we're omitting the inserts. The reduction in shipping costs is substantial, so we're able to offer these without a shipping surcharge. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on a historic flag created for the 1876 Centennial, five-pointed, rayed stars are arranged to read “1776” and “2026.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the card shown, which has historical information about the Centennial flag and the exposition on the front and an illustration of the expo on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips on picking an insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want the pillow very full and firm, select an insert that's two inches larger, so in this case, a 20\" or 26\" insert. If you want it to appear a little looser and more casual, choose one the same size. In the picture below of the two pillows on the bed, the one on the right has a 26\" insert and the one on the left has a 24\" insert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"16” x 16” — Sham only; does not include insert","offer_id":51826697240878,"sku":"REVWAR-PILLOW-USA76-S16","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24” x 24” — Sham only; does not include insert","offer_id":51826697273646,"sku":"REVWAR-PILLOW-USA76-S24","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/1776-2026-sham-in-two-sizes.jpg?v=1774659780"},{"product_id":"1776-2026-historic-american-flag-patch-cap-dark-blue-with-flag-brim","title":"1776 - 2026 \"Let Freedom Ring\" cap — Dark blue with flag brim","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing our \"1776 - 2026\" Historic American Flag patch on the front with these powerful words embroidered on the back, \"Let freedom ring.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six panel structured crown with red top button and six sewn eyelets. Pre-curved visor with Stars and Stripes sandwich trim and six stitches. Includes the American flag label on the back backstrap. S\u003cspan\u003eelf-fabric hook and loop closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our other 1776 caps in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/collections\/caps\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our 1775 caps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51862441558318,"sku":"REVWAR-CAPS-FLAG1776","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/1776-2026-flag-cap.jpg?v=1774106050"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/collections\/1776-2026-historic-american-flag.oembed","provider":"The History List","version":"1.0","type":"link"}