Manchaug Pond Foundation Boat Decorating Contest

Let the 2018 July 4th Celebrations Begin!

Are you ready for Independence Day, the U.S.A.’s birthday celebration? Promoting a safe and patriotic holiday on Manchaug Pond, the Manchaug Pond Foundation looks to kick off the festivities:
Annual BOAT DECORATING CONTEST & PARADE! We’re looking for entries so get out your red, white and blue or go big with a theme on Sunday […]

Manchaug Pond Foundation Photo

A Request for Flag Etiquette… How do I hang the flag on my house?

Whether you display the flag of our country year-round or just in celebration on special days such as Memorial Day (last Monday in May ), Flag Day (June 14th), Independence Day (July 4th), Veterans Day (November 11th), we want to get it right! Here are a few highlights: Display of the American flag Behind a Speaker? Display horizontally behind and above the speaker’s head. Flat against a wall? Display horizontally or vertically with Canton at flags own right. (or to viewers left) In a window? Display vertically with Canton at flags own right. (or to outside viewers left) Displaying an American flag outside my House On a Pole attached to the wall?  Hang Flag at the top of a pole either horizontally or diagonally from the wall with any other flags below it on the same staff or another staff. On a horizontal rope from a building?  Hang flag vertical with the Canton farthest from the building.   Displaying an American flag on a Flagpole More than one flag on a pole? The US Flag should always fly above other flags and should be the same size or larger than the others. One flag each on many poles? The US …