The Bennington flag is a version of the U.S. flag associated with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington, from which it derives its name. Its distinguishing feature is the inclusion of a large '76' in the canton , a reference to the year 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

2022年5月18日 · The Revolutionary War flags, known as the Bennington, the 13-star flag, or the "76" Flag, are thought to have been used in the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

Do you know the history of the Bennington flag? Read here to see the flag's story & to learn the meaning of 76 in the flag to show freedom and patriotic spirit

2024年3月4日 · Typical of Revolution era flags, the Bennington flag features 13 stars and 13 stripes to symbolize the 13 American colonies in rebellion against Great Britain. The Bennington flag features a large “76” in the canton, recalling the year that the Declaration of Independence was signed, 1776.

2023年8月3日 · The Bennington Flag: Origin Theories & History of an Iconic American Banner by Nick Lydon. The Bennington flag, a beautiful banner with 13 stars and stripes, has been through just about everything in US history… except the actual Battle of Bennington in 1777!

This is the first stars and stripes carried by any land force in battle (Battle of Bennington, Vermont, August 16, 1777) and the first flag to be “raised in victory”. It demonstrates how little concern there was in the first decades of the United States for standardized flag patterns.

2012年1月21日 · Bennington Flag. The earliest known flag of 13 stars and 13 stripes is the one which flew over the Battle of Bennington in August of 1777, by the Vermont Militia, fortunately, it is still preserved today

The Bennington Flag was passed down from generation to generation by the Fillmore family, including Millard Fillmore, the 13th President. In 1926 it was donated to the Bennington Museum. Design became popular in 1976 as the unofficial Flag of the Bicentennial.

2011年1月3日 · Bennington Flag. According to some accounts, this flag was flown at the Battle of Bennington. It is sometimes called the Fillmore Flag.

Canton of flag used at the Battle of Bennington by General John Stark. Originally blue with thirteen painted white stars scattered randomly. Very small amount of the green silk field remains around the edges.