Author: Maria

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As Marketing Manager, Maria handles all things marketing & advertising for Gettysburg Flag Works. Before joining GFW, Maria worked in a variety of marketing roles from category management to sales and marketing research. Maria holds a Masters in Business Administration from SUNY Albany and an undergraduate in Business with a concentration in Marketing from LeMoyne College. Outside of work, Maria enjoys time with her two boys Quinn & Declan, Saratoga race track with her husband Brian, and taking excursions with her friends & family.
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Snakes on Flags: As American As Apple Pie

There’s a long history of flags with snakes pictured on them, particularly in the United States, where snakes on flags were a very common sight during the era of the American Revolution. Those designs remain popular iconic flags today, due to their striking imagery and symbolism. Several flags with snakes emerged in the colonies between… continue

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What to do with a Damaged or Retired American Flag

Honoring a symbol, Team Seymour holds flag retiring ceremony

The United States Flag Code dictates that any American flag that is worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair should be retired in a respectful and dignified manner. While the code allows for worn flags to be discreetly and professionally burned, there are also other options, including flag burials and – our personal favorite – donating… continue

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Decorative Thanksgiving Flags and Banners For Your Home

Happy Turkey Day Thanksgiving House Banner from Gettysburg Flag Works

Thanksgiving always seems to be a holiday that gets overshadowed. The day after Halloween, retailers fill their stores with Christmas and holiday decorations. Radio stations start playing old holiday favorites and the holiday shopping frenzy begins before the snow even begins to fly. Neighbors string up their Christmas lights and holiday flavors start showing up… continue

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A Brief History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day

People rarely stop to think about the history of holidays as they celebrate them. Veterans Day may seem like a simple day that is dedicated to flying US military flags and thinking about what soldiers do for their country, but there’s much more to it than that. It’s one of the youngest federal holidays in… continue