Patriot Echoes – Sharing 250 years of patriot liberty.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Patriot Banners
Why Flags Mattered in the American Revolution
Flags were more than battlefield markers—they were declarations of identity, defiance, and unity. In a time when the colonies lacked a centralized government or standing army, flags served as rallying symbols for militias, ideological movements, and emerging statehood. Each banner carried meaning: some invoked divine protection, others warned of resistance, and many stitched together the ideals that would later define the United States.
These flags helped shape the visual language of liberty. They flew over protests, battles, and encampments, signaling allegiance and purpose. Today, they echo the spirit of a people forging a new nation.
List of Revolutionary Flags
- Sons of Liberty Flag (1765)
- Taunton Liberty and Union Flag (1774)
- Bedford Flag (1775)
- Gadsden Flag (1775)
- Philadelphia Light Horse Troop Flag (1775)
- Green Mountain Boys Flag (1775)
- Rhode Island Regiment Flag (1775)
- Betsy Ross Flag (1776–77)
- 13-Star Flag (1777)
- Bennington Flag (1777)
- British Red Ensign (Pre-1776)
- New England Pine Tree Flag (1686 - 1776)
- Grand Union Flag (1775 - 1777)
- Culpeper Minutemen Flag (1775 - 1776)
- Cowpens Flag (1777 - 1783)