MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The American flag carries great meaning, at home and throughout the world. The oldest and largest flag company in the United States, Annin Flagmakers, which dates back to 1847, has its headquarters in Roseland. It is known for its custom hand-sewn flags and not only produces the American flag, but those of the 50 states, as well as of most overseas countries.
At the Durand-Hedden House on Sunday, June 5, at 2 p.m. in honor of Flag Day, Joe Vallone, the retired manager of the Annin plant in Verona, will speak on the histories of the American flag and Annin Flagmakers, and describe how the flag is produced. Flag Day, celebrated June 14, is a commemoration of the adoption of the U.S. flag by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. Vallone will give out flags and literature as part of his presentation.
The Durand-Hedden House is located in Grasmere Park at 523 Ridgewood Road in Maplewood. For more information or to arrange group tours call 973-763-7712. You can also visit its website at durandhedden.org.
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