North Carolina State Flag - Design, History, and Symbolism #187031 (License: Personal Use)

The flag features a blue vertical canton with a white star flanked by gold letters “N” and “C”, and two yellow scrolls bearing the dates “May 20th, 1775” (Mecklenburg Declaration) and “April 12th, 1776” (Halifax Resolves). The field consists of horizontal red and white stripes, symbolizing valor and purity. Its current design was standardized in 1991 to ensure accurate historical representation.

Used on government websites, educational resources, civic pages, and tourism sites to represent North Carolina’s heritage; matches user intent for learning state symbols, history projects, or official documentation.