Flags of Freedom

Flag photographed at a Fall Concert on Main

The Flags of Freedom Memorial was completed on Sept 10, 2005. Four flagpoles are located at the intersection of exit 56 from Interstate 80 and Rt. 26 at the north edge of Princeton. The flagpoles are positioned on each corner of the intersection. The “Flags of Freedom” stand in tribute to the men and women who have served, are currently serving or will serve our country in the future. They are a reminder to future generations of the sacrifices made to keep our Nation free and secure.

Each flag weighs 100 pounds and measures 30’ X 60’ feet (1800 square feet) and are hung on 135-foot tall poles. A standard flag is 3 x 5 feet so you can see why these four magnificent lighted flags capture the attention of travelers on Interstate 80.

The “Flags of Freedom” committee, a nonprofit organization, was re-established in July of 2016 in order to financially support the four large flags. The committee is working to raise funds to ensure that these flags remain flying. The weather is very harsh on the flags. They try to lower them or take them down completely when there is inclement weather to prevent them from getting torn. The flags are expensive

costing $1500.00 each and 12 to 15 are needed each year. The current committee consists of approximately 15 members who are diligently trying to get donations to “keep the flags flying”. They have purchased a sewing machine and do their own repairs as the flags get tattered. They are rotated approximately every six weeks to be repaired. Repaired flags that are too short to be used are sold as “repurposed” to anyone wishing to use them in parades or special events. To donate to the fund – see their Facebook page “Flags of Freedom I-80”.