Host an uplifting flag display that inspires your community, boosts awareness and generates funds for your charity or cause.
Freedom 250
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be celebrated on July 4, 2026. This year-long event will reflect on the nation’s history, honor its contributions, and highlight its achievements.
It is an opportunity to celebrate America’s diverse cultures and pay tribute to those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. We are excited to offer officially licensed American 250 field options for your next field to mark this significant occasion.
From The Director
The Power of One
Twenty-five years.
For those of us who remember September 11, 2001, the passage of time can seem impossible. We remember the shock, the fear, the sadness, and the profound bewilderment of watching the world change before our eyes.
But for an entire generation, September 11 is history. They were not there to experience the silence, the uncertainty, or the extraordinary sense of unity that followed.
So why do we still remember?
Because behind every number was a person. A life. A family. A future that was suddenly taken away.
And because what happened that day was met by something equally powerful: people who chose to serve.
Firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, military members, rescue workers, and ordinary citizens ran toward danger when others were running away. Many gave their lives. Others carried the consequences home for years, and their families carried them alongside them.
Their sacrifice deserves to be seen.
Twenty-four years ago, one man in Sandy, Utah, decided to help make that sacrifice visible.
Paul Swenson asked a simple question:
“What can I do?”
He could not change what had happened. But he could create a place to remember. A place where the scale of loss could be seen rather than simply counted.
And so this Foundation began.
What started with one person and one idea became a movement made possible
through the partnership of cities, schools, civic organizations, businesses, volunteers, and communities. Together, millions of dollars have been raised to support veterans, first responders, and their families.
And across our fields, American flags stand as a visual reminder of why we do it.
Twenty-five years later, that may be one of the most important lessons September 11 has left us is that we cannot change the past, but we can decide what to do with it’s memory.
And we will never forget.
Host A Fundraiser
Create meaningful experiences that honor important causes while bringing communities together. These events raise awareness, encourage participation, and generate funds to support local charitable initiatives.
Make a Difference
Healing Field® and Field of Honor™ Flag Display Programs have donated millions of dollars in charitable funds to aid veteran and first responder programs, efforts to prevent child abuse, food insecurity programs, funding for scholarships, children’s programs, and more.
Community Awareness
In addition to raising funds that benefit the community, hosting an event boosts visibility and awareness for your club within the community you serve. These efforts highlight your club’s impact and commitment while fostering stronger local connections—often leading to increased interest, deeper engagement, and growth in membership.
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Sponsor An Event
In 2025, The Colonial Flag Foundation honored service and sacrifice through 90 Field of Honor and Healing Field events nationwide, displaying over 75,000 American flags.
These events raised funds for vital community needs, engaged thousands of volunteers and students, and strengthened national partnerships with organizations such as the USO and leading civic groups.
Join Us!
Gain affirming recognition for your organization, cause, or charity by hosting a Colonial Flag Foundation Flag Display. Drawing communities together, a Healing Field® or Field of Honor® event accomplishes all this and more.
