Monthly Archives: April 2013

As we rebuild after the Boston Marathon bombings, we told you about the history of Boston's City Flag. Now, here's some history of the Massachusetts State Flag. All 50 U.S. states have a flag to represent its history, foundation and what it stands for. A variation of the current Massachusetts flag had been used as an unofficial representative since 1776. During the Civil War, the Massachusetts volunteer regiments carried a version of the current Massachusetts state flag with a white background and a blue shield along with the National Colors. Flags are strong story tellers that allow countries, states and citizens to inform everyone about the past that brought them to the present.

In the wake of last week's horrific Boston Marathon bombing, it seemed fitting to tell you a bit about Boston City Flag History. The city flag of Boston, Massachusetts was first proposed in 1913 by the Columbus Day Committee. Although introduced on January, 16, 1914 into the City Council, it was not officially adopted until January 30, 1917. The ordinance of its adoption gives the specifications for the colors and size of the flag, as well as where the flag is to be flown.

Displaying eight alternating stripes of red, white and blue, symbolic of the eight islands that comprise Hawaii (Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Kahoolawe, Lānai, Maui, Molokai and Niihau), the state flag of Hawaii pays homage to its historical relationship with its protectorate Great Britain by featuring the Union Jack in the upper left corner. The flag was adopted for official state use in 1959. July 31st is Ka Hae Hawaii Day,

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