History Lessons

Grandma was a Gold Star Mother

Display of affection at a fallen war heroes grave site

By MariAgnes Malkonian Saluting my Gold Star Mother Grandmother, Agnes Cervo Stevens, who were she still alive, would be 111 years old! Grandma was tall, with blue eyes and blonde hair and I am honored to be her namesake. Agnes was many things. She was a wife and mother of four children, including my Mom-… continue

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The Liberty Flag of Schenectady

Before the American Flag as we know it was designed to represent the United States, several other flags were created to represent our country and its storied history. Many of these flags were designed with our struggles for freedom in mind, showcasing the many efforts that were made to escape British interference. Dozens of local… continue

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Which Flag Material Is Right For Me?

One of the questions we get asked most frequently here at Gettysburg Flag Works is “what type of flag material is right for me?” There are a lot of options out there when it comes to what flags are made of, so this is definitely a valid question, and a good one to ask if… continue