Collection Highlights
Allies Victorious Case
- World War I Victory Flag (c. 1918)
- Humanity Flag (c. 1918): Honoring the alliance between France, Britain, and the U.S., this symbolic flag reflects Woodrow Wilson’s mission to make the world safe for democracy.
- World War I Allies Flag (c. 1918): Depicts the national standards of all 21 Allied nations—illustrating the truly global nature of WWI.
Remembering Revolution Case
While few original Revolutionary War flags exist, this case features Centennial-era reproductions, alongside powerful family heirlooms.
- Beaver Flag of the Armed Ships of New York (Reproduction, c. 1876–96)
- 13-Star American Flag by Rachel Albright (c. 1903): Hand-stitched by Betsy Ross’s granddaughter at age 91, this historic piece was sold as a souvenir at Independence Hall.
- Pine Tree Flag (Reproduction, c. 1876–96)
- Philadelphia Sesquicentennial Parade Flag (1926)
Count the Stars Case
Explore the evolving identity of the United States through its star-spangled banners.
- 48-Star American Flag (flown at Eisenhower’s Inauguration, 1953)
- 46-Star American Parade Flag (c. 1907)
- Flagpole Carrying Harness & Wooden Flag Staff (1900–20)
- 5-Star Naval Commissioning Pennant (c. 1890)
- 48-Star Flag (Whipple Configuration) (c. 1912): A rare Star of David-inspired design by Philadelphia publisher Wayne Whipple.
- 48-Star Crawford WWII Flag (c. 1946–50): Documenting the military service of Johnnie S. Crawford, a Black soldier who served in the Pacific Theater.
- 34-Star American Flag (c. 1861): Representing Kansas’ statehood, flown during the Civil War.
- 38-Star American Flag (c. 1876): A commemorative flag from the year Colorado joined the Union.