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Broad Stripes and Bright Stars
The Star-Spangled Banner

Saturday, January 10, 2009
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Location
Flag Hall, second floor center

Program Series
 Historic Theatre

Category
 Presentations


Free.

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 Women’s History Month

Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner (in 1813), the flag that inspired our National Anthem! Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and experience the personal stories of the people behind its creation. Learn the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, one of the Museum’s treasures and an important symbol of resilience and independence.


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Join Mary Pickersgill to assemble this huge flag!
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