The "Parade of Flags" consists of a set of 18 silk flags, 3' x 2' on poles with brass eagles atop each pole. There is a printed script describing when each flag was used in our country. Click here to view flag images and read more details about each one.
There are many interesting possibilities for using the "Parade of Flags"! For example, the program might be presented to these organizations:
| Program for naturalization ceremonies for new citizens |
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| Retirement homes |
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| Nursing homes |
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| Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts |
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| Boys Club, Girls Club |
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| After school care programs |
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| Local parades |
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| Veterans' organizations |
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| Annual meetings |
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Contact the National Flag Consultant for a written script for the "Parade of Flags."
The following state societies currently own a set of the Flags: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
History of the Parade of Flags: In the early 1950’s a thirty-minute poster illustrated lecture was the forerunner of the Parade of Flags sponsored by the National Patriotic Service Committee. The lecture, based on “Flags of America” by A. H. Waldrens and “Flags of All Nations” from Compton’s Picture Encyclopedias, was the brainchild of two Dames, Mrs. C. N. Grovesnor of Tennessee and Mrs. Stuart Hilton Smith of Pennsylvania. Between 1956 and 1958 Mrs. Smith wrote the 25-minute narration to accompany 34 slides of flags and seals, which was adopted nationally.
By 1962 the flag poster and slide program had evolved into a program featuring a set of 18 silk flags (showing the famous flags in American History) with taped music and narration. In 1976 a second set of flags was acquired. Several state societies have purchased their own sets of these 18 flags. The National Society received the Freedoms Foundation Award for this program.
When the Freedom Train began its historic journey in Delaware April 1, 1975, the Delaware Society was invited to participate. Eighteen Dames carried the flags from our Parade of Flags, and later the New Yorker Magazine mentioned in the April 21st issue that “Colonial Dames by the score” were present.
Our NSCDA National Flag Consultant is available to help with information and advice on any of the flag programs. She is also prepared to assist with such questions as: when and how to fly the flag, what to do when it gets worn, and much more.
In addition the National Flag Consultant may be contacted for the following educational items:
Flag Education DVD or Video
Ordering American Flags
Ordering Colonial Dames Flags (4" x 6")
Ideas for a Patriotic Meeting
Contact info@dumbartonhouse.org for further information, please put Flag Consultant in subject line. |
