closed for new years

We will be closed on December 30th through January 2nd. We hope everyone has a great New Year's and please all be safe!

sport's team

American Heritage can provide for you- your favorite sport team in a flag or a banner. Currently in stock we have a cardinal's flag and St. Louis Blues flag.

Give us a call or email us to place an order to get your favorite team's flag.
We look forward to hearing from you. :)

Flags around the world

Here at American Heritage- we sell flags from around the world too- not just US flags. We have some that are in stock but if we don't have the country that you are looking for we can always order it in.
Give us a call or stock by today on Olive Blvd

holiday hours

For the Holidays- our shop will be closed on Friday Dec. 23rd, Monday Dec. 26th, Friday Dec. 30th, and on Monday Jan 2nd.

If you are need of flags and banners or poles we will still be open the Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30 till 4pm.  

Our hours will go back to the same once the holiday season is over with.

We look forward to seeing you.


www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com

discount off

For first time purchasers- we offer a 10% percent discount.  Come check out our store- we have a variety of US Flags, Military Flags, State Flags, and Police Flags.  
Our Holiday hours will change - we will be off the 23rd and 26th and also the 30th and 2nd.

www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com

holiday season

Happy Holidays from American Heritage. Only 6 more days until Christmas. Stop by and take a look around to see all the different gift ideas that we have for you. 
We look forward to seeing you.

School Flags

Looking to replace your school flag? Look no further- American Heritage can help you out.
We do custom flags with no extra cost to helping out with artwork.
Give us a call or email today at info@amheritage.com
Here is a flag we did for Cape Junior High School!

George Washington

On this day in 1799, George Washington, the man described by fellow soldier and Virginian Henry Lee as “first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen” dies at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.

Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the second son from the second marriage of a colonial plantation owner, Washington rose to eminence on his own merit. His first job at age 17 was as a surveyor in the Shenandoah Valley. In 1752, he joined the British army and served as a lieutenant in the French and Indian War. When the war ended, Washington left the army and returned home to Virginia to manage Mount Vernon, the plantation he had recently inherited upon the death of his older brother. He married a wealthy widow, Martha Dandridge Custis, in 1759. Although the couple had no children, Washington adopted Martha’s son and daughter from her previous marriage. While in Virginia, Washington served in the colonial House of Burgesses and, like many of his compatriots, grew increasingly frustrated with colonial rule by the British government. He soon joined his co-revolutionaries in the Continental Congress.

In 1775, the Continental Congress unanimously chose Washington to command the new Continental Army. Part of his success in the Revolutionary War was due to his shrewd use of what was then considered the “ungentlemanly,” but effective, tactic of “guerrilla” warfare, in which stealthy “hit-and-run” attacks foiled British armies used to close-formation battle-line warfare. Although Washington led almost as many losing battles as he won, his successes at Trenton, Princeton and Yorktown proved pivotal for the Continental Army and the emerging nation. In 1789, largely because of the leadership he displayed during the war, Washington was elected the first American president under the new U.S Constitution.

An unenthusiastic political leader, Washington nevertheless recognized his unique and important role in keeping the fledgling nation together. He worked hard to reconcile competing factions within his administration and was keenly aware of setting unwritten rules of conduct for future presidents. Washington resigned in 1797 after two terms. Not only was he growing old and disillusioned with vicious partisan politics, he did not want to appear monarchical and preferred to set a precedent of transferring power peacefully.

Washington’s granddaughter remembered him as “a prisoner of his own celebrity.” Abigail Adams described Washington as having “a dignity which forbids familiarity mixed with an easy affability which creates love and reverence.” John Adams, who was Washington’s vice president and fellow founding father, knew intimately of Washington’s stubborn streak and once referred to his boss as “Old Muttonhead.”

Washington’s stubbornness and concern for protocol proved his undoing.

On December 12, 1799, he rode out into the freezing sleet to survey business affairs on his estate. He returned home late for a dinner engagement and refused to take the time to change out of his wet clothes. On December 13, he developed a severe respiratory infection and died the following day. His last words were “‘Tis well.”

The nation plunged into a state of mourning and Washington was eulogized by friends and political foes alike, both at home and abroad. (King George III of England once grudgingly called Washington the “greatest character of the age.”) In his will, Washington referred to himself simply as “George Washington, of Mount Vernon, a citizen of the United States.”

flag symbol facts

Certain symbols in flags are used in different countries.  All cultures use certain symbols which are meaningful to them, some of the symbols are even universal, that is they have the same meaning all over the world.

• Sun: The circle of the sun represents unity and energy.

Japan is referred to be the "land of the rising sun" and uses the sun (simplified as a circle) in its national flag. Another country using this powerful symbol: Argentina.

• Moon: The moon is usually displayed in crescent shape to distinguish it from the symbol of the sun. In combination with a star, the moon represents divinity and especially the Islam.

Tunisia has got three powerful symbols in its national flag: the Red Crescent moon and one red star rest in a white circle representing the sun, which you will see in the picture to the right. Other countries using this symbol: Turkey, Singapore.

• Stars: Constellations of stars often symbolize energy, especially when depicting the night sky or star constellation

The flag of the USA is called "Stars and Stripes”. Other countries using the stars as symbol: Australia, New Zealand, Brazil.

• Cross: In ancient times the cross only symbolized the different points of the compass, in the 4th century however the cross was also taken as the symbol of faith.

Countries using this symbol: England (see the flag to the right), Sweden, Norway , Switzerland

• Triangle: The three points of a triangle represent the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) in Christianity. The triangle often also symbolizes strenght and power. Countries using this symbol: Bahamas, Eritrea, Sudan, American Samoa and others

• Square: The four even lengths of the square symbolize balance and equal opposites.

The Swiss flag is the only square flag in the world. 

promotional items

Here at American Heritage we do promotional items as well as flags, poles, and banners. 

We can do key chains, golf balls, hats, pens, and much more. 

Stop by today- we are located in Creve Couer off of Olive Blvd.

www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com

holiday gifts

There are 17 days left to shop for Christmas gifts. 
If you are having a struggle to think of what to get someone, stop on by at American Heritage located in Creve Couer off of Olive Blvd.

We are a variety of flags in different sizes, poles, and promotional items.
We also do custom flags/banners as well.

Give us a call or stop by today.


www.americanheritagebannersandflags.com