Broad Stripes and Bright Stars
Saturday, October 10, 2026
3:30 PM UTC – 4:00 PM UTC
Hosted by American History Museum
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About this event
Meet Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the enormous garrison flag that inspired the lyrics to America’s national anthem and later became known as the Star-Spangled Banner. What was it like to live in a nation defending its sovereignty? Learn about the War of 1812, considered America’s Second War of Independence, and about ways that widows like Mary expressed patriotism and resourcefulness through acquired skills and family connections.
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