Our Flag Was Still There

The narrative follows the remarkable two-hundred-year journey of the original Star-Spangled Banner, beginning at Fort McHenry in 1814 when Francis Scott Key first beheld it. It highlights the dedicated family that protected, concealed, and eventually donated this iconic flag, tracing its path to the Smithsonian in 2023. This account not only chronicles the flag's historical significance but also emphasizes the personal stories intertwined with its preservation and legacy.