The Flag Lady Corp - FlagLady.com
A flag worth seeing after sunset
October 27, 2026 edition
Customer newsletter sent October 27, 2026. This is its public web edition.
Welcome to the weekly newsletter from The Flag Lady Corp - FlagLady.com. Each Tuesday, we’ll share a little flag history, a practical display tip, and something useful for your home, business, school, or community. This week, start with a simple question: what does your flag look like after dark?
A moment in flag history
In September 1814, the flag over Baltimore’s Fort McHenry helped inspire Francis Scott Key’s words for what became our national anthem. The large garrison flag measured about 30 by 42 feet and carried 15 stars. Its scale made it a powerful sight. Today, even a much smaller flag deserves a display people can see and appreciate.
This week’s lesson: flying after dark
The U.S. Flag Code describes sunrise-to-sunset display as customary. It also permits around-the-clock display for a patriotic effect when the flag is properly illuminated during darkness. If your lighting stops working, bring the flag down at sunset until the lighting is restored.
Take a ground-level look at your display this week. Check that the light reaches the flag, rather than just the pole or landscaping. Review timers as evenings get darker, and arrange qualified help for electrical work or anything requiring access at height.
Our featured service: help with your next flag
Featured product: U.S. Nylon I outdoor flag.
A well-lit display starts with a flag in good condition. Look for fading, frayed edges, and worn attachments. If it’s time to replace yours, The Flag Lady Corp - FlagLady.com can help you choose a size and material suited to your display. Have your current flag size and pole details handy; a photo can help us understand the setup.
Words from history
“Our flag carries American ideas, American history and American feelings.”
Henry Ward Beecher, from his 1861 address, The National Flag.
Thanks for letting our family be part of your display.
Bill & Heather — The Flag Lady Corp - FlagLady.com
847-895-3426 · Email us
Sources: Smithsonian; U.S. Flag Code, 4 U.S.C. §6; Beecher quotation in Senate Report 104-148.
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