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The History of the Green Mountain Boys

One of the most famous Revolutionary War–era militia was the Green Mountain Boys. They influenced and shaped the character and state of what we now know as the United States.

If you’re an American—especially if you’re an American from the Northeast—you’ll be interested in their story. And even if you’re not, the history of the Green Mountain Boys is an interesting one, and well worth your time.

While they worked outside the law, many believe this group’s influence to be supremely positive and necessary: let’s take a quick look at their story to learn who the Green Mountain Boys were and what they did.

4 Perfect Places to Hang a Wood Flag

Wood flags are memory-invoking pieces of art, and they instantly add character to wherever they’re displayed.

They’re versatile pieces of wall decor, with a wide range of potential applications—the durable materials and strong construction mean that most of Patriot Wood’s flags can be displayed outdoors as well as indoors.

Let’s take a look at four different places people have displayed their wood flags. You might find inspiration for where to hang your own!

A wooden version of Alaska’s state flag is now available from Patriot Wood. We really like this wood flag’s simple, elegant design—check out the details at PatriotWood.com.

There are numerous connections between Alaska’s flag and other pieces of Alaskan history, and the origin of its design might surprise you.

Keep reading to learn what a 13-year-old boy, a territory-wide contest, and a forget-me-not flower have to do with Alaska’s flag.

Pirate flag (skull and crossbones) from Patriot Wood

Pirate life has been romanticized, and it’s easy to see why—it was a danger-filled life built around crime and roguish behavior. Countless stories and legends have been inspired by this life, and one common thread throughout every pirate story is the pirate flag. These ominous flags signaled death and caused terror in those who saw them.

Pirate flags held this power because they took on the story of those who flew under them. As the pirate crew committed more crimes and became more infamous, so did the flag.

Here are four pirate flags, and a brief history of each one—learn about the pirates who flew them and the stories behind them.

Patriot Wood’s latest wood flag is a replica of the Arizona flag. State flags often have interesting designs, and we love this one. See details of this wood flag’s design for yourself at PatriotWood.com.

It’s always fun to get to know a little of a flag’s story, and when we did some research, we learned some pretty interesting things about it. State flags often have interesting histories, but these five facts about Arizona’s flag might surprise you!