North Carolina Battle Flag – NC Confederate Battle Flags Cotton Sewn 3 x 5 ft.

North Carolina Confederate Flag – 3×5 ft Cotton Sewn with Historic Dates April 12, 1776 and May 20, 1776

Showcasing May 20, 1775 & April 12, 1776 — Celebrating North Carolina’s Legacy of Independence

This 3×5 ft cotton sewn flag pays tribute to North Carolina’s deep Revolutionary War roots and its Confederate-era identity. Featuring two pivotal dates—May 20, 1775 and April 12, 1776—this historically inspired flag reflects the state’s foundational contributions to American independence.

Meaning Behind the Dates

• May 20, 1775 – Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
  Allegedly the first declaration of independence in the American colonies, issued by citizens in Mecklenburg County after hearing of Lexington and Concord. While debated historically, it remains a cherished North Carolina tradition of early resistance. The citizens of Mecklenburg stated that Great Britain had “wantonly trampled on our rights and liberties and inhumanly shed the innocent blood of American patriots at Lexington” and that we “dissolve the political bands which have connected us to the Mother country” and declare ourselves “a free and independent people.”

• April 12, 1776 – Halifax Resolves
  The first official colonial action calling for independence from Britain. Passed by North Carolina’s Provincial Congress, it paved the way for the Declaration of Independence and affirmed the state’s leadership in the Revolution.

These dates highlight North Carolina’s bold stance in the fight for liberty—long before the Civil War.

Flag Features

• Material: Premium 100% cotton – thick and ceremonial-grade

• Design: Embroidered star field with stitched inscriptions of the two historic dates

• Size: 3 ft x 5 ft

• Finish: Grommet mounting with traditional mirror-image reverse side

• Note: Not a battle flag; this version serves as a commemorative or heritage piece

Recommended Uses

• Patriotic décor and Southern heritage displays

• Reenactments, educational exhibits, and presentations

• Honor Guards, memorials, and ceremonies

• Museums, cultural centers, and historical collections

Not for outdoor or wet-weather use. Consider nylon flags for durability in exposed environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Was this flag used during the Civil War?
No—this is a commemorative design inspired by North Carolina’s early independence efforts. It reflects heritage, not battlefield use.

2. What do the dates on the flag mean?
They honor two milestones in America’s road to independence: the Mecklenburg Declaration (1775) and the Halifax Resolves (1776)—both unique to North Carolina.

3. Is this flag historically accurate?
While not a direct reproduction of a wartime flag, it is historically inspired and symbolically accurate, featuring authentic date inscriptions and design elements tied to the state’s Revolutionary and Confederate-era history.