Public invited to learn the history of 27 versions of the American flag at a June 14 ceremony
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Elks Lodge invites the public to a Flag Day ceremony at 2621 S. Juniper St. in Foley to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The event will feature a formal ceremony, food, and a look at the history of 27 versions of the American flag. National Flag Day is observed each year on the anniversary of the Continental Congress’s first adoption of the Stars and Stripes. This year’s celebration carries extra meaning, marking 250 years since the founding of the United States.
The event takes place tomorrow, Sunday, June 14, 2026, starting at 1:00 p.m., at the lodge, 2621 S. Juniper St., Foley, Alabama 36535. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how the flag has changed over two and a half centuries, from the original 13-star version in 1777 to today’s 50-star design…