Sometimes a customer email stops you in your tracks. Recently, we received a message from the Fort Laurens 250 project in Bolivar, Ohio, that perfectly captures why we're passionate about what we do.

A Fort Born from Washington's Vision

Fort Laurens holds a unique place in American history as the only Revolutionary War fort built in Ohio. Erected in 1778 on General Washington's orders along the Tuscarawas River, it served as a strategic outpost to neutralize Detroit and win Indian allegiance. The fort endured harsh conditions and a brutal siege before being abandoned in August 1779.

Bringing History Back to Life

Today, an incredible reconstruction project is underway to rebuild the fort in time for the 250th anniversary in 2028. The dedicated team made an extraordinary archaeological discovery – they found the exact location of the original 1778 flagpole and installed a replacement 30-foot red cedar pole in that same historic spot.

A Flag Flies Again After 245 Years

That's where our story gets special. The Poject Director ordered one of our 1777 13-star flags to fly over the reconstructed fort. As the Project Director wrote to us: "I thought your folks might like to know that your flag was the first to fly in the original fort since 1779."

Our flag – the same design that flew there nearly 250 years ago – now waves in the exact spot where Continental soldiers once looked up for inspiration during some of the Revolution's most challenging days.

More Than Just a Flag Company

Stories like Fort Laurens remind us that we're not just making flags – we're keepers of America's story. They're symbols connecting us to our past and inspiring our future, honored to be part of moments that preserve our shared history.

To the Fort Laurens 250 team, thank you for choosing us to be part of your incredible work and for reminding us why we're proud to do what we do!

Visit Fort Laurens in Bolivar, Ohio, to see this remarkable project yourself. The site also features the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution and sits along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail.