Burgoyne, the British General operating in northern New York during the Revolutionary War, heard that the Americans had collected some military supplies at Bennington, Vermont. He sent an expedition of 1,000 men to capture them. Colonel John Stark, a hero of Bunker Hill, with 2,000 Americans set out to oppose the British. They fought under the Bennington Flag. When Stark saw the British advancing down the road he pointed them out to his brave troops and said "Boys, there they are. We beat them today, or Molly Stark's will be a widow". The Green Mountain Boys, fighting Indian fashion, practically annihilated the British Regulars. Only about 100 of them ever got back to Burgoyne's Army. It was the loss of these 900 men that contributed much to the failure of Burgoyne's campaign, which ended in disaster with the surrender of his Army at Saratoga, New York, October 7, 1777. It was a death blow to the British. The Bennington Flag was presented to Colonel Stark's Army by Nathaniel Fillmore, the father of the future President. It was made of homespun linen and sewn by hand. Heavyweight cotton spun from sturdy 2 ply carded yarns. Recreates an authentic look and feel of a time gone by.
 
This flag is constructed with heavyweight, domestic cotton bunting, and has a vintage texture and appearance. The colors are rich and vibrant, carefully dyed with the highest quality domestic materials. Featuring sewn stripes and embroidered stars, this flag is finished with canvas heading and solid brass grommets. Annin Flagmakers Bulldog Cotton.