As a tribute to our nation this month and the upcoming months, we will feature America's Tree Flags and the story behind each one. You may not know that our Colonial forefathers adopted flags depicting designs symbolic of the forest wilderness of their new land. In the March 1976 edition of American Forests, a monthly magazine published by the American Forestry Association, this interesting and historical article was written celebrating our nation's Bicentennial year. We thought we would share this very important part of our history with you. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This flag was believed to have been carried by Colonial troops at the battle of Bunker Hill. A distinctive pre-Revolutionary banner was the Continental Flag of 1775-1776, The pattern was a variation of the British red ensign.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

An unusual flag of the post Revolutionary War period displayed a pine tree. Although it was not an official government flag it was closely associated with the Revolutionary Army and consequently deserves a place among the flags bearing trees.
After the close of the war, John Hancock became the first governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. During the war, a company of African-American troops had displayed outstanding valor in defense of liberty. Wishing to recognize their bravery, he presented them with a banner known as Bucks of America. 

 

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