Flags Across America® is a volunteer program for communities across the nation. It is aimed at educating young people about the Flag of the United States of America. The program is designed and developed to create awe-inspiring, educational civic and educational sites across the country. Each site features a majestic 30-foot by 60-foot flag on a dramatic, 120-foot flagpole. The intent of these sites is to elevate us to ever greater heights of commitment to flag and country.

The flags flying across America will be a constant reminder of national unity in the preservation of freedom from past to future. Each site is initiated, designed and maintained by individuals and organizations in the host community. Flags Across America® will provide your community with a site that is designed for patriotic assemblies, ceremonies and flag education events paying tribute to millions of Americans who toiled and sacrificed to make our country a land of freedom and opportunity.

The first Flags Across America® site was dedicated in 1989. This majestic flag flies high over Johnstown, Pennsylvania, at the top of the historic incline plane. The Johnstown flag was raised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Johnstown flood. This project is the inspiration for Flags Across America® and was followed soon after by large flags in Altoona and Somerset, Pennsylvania.

As with any worthwhile project, it takes commitment and dedication by many individuals to raise the large flag over a county or community, to maintain the flag, and become involved in National Flag Foundation educational programs. If you are interested, please download our start-up packet (12 pages) or you may call Clark Rogers at (412) 261-1776.

Download the Start-Up Packet