Historic Flag Flies At Salem's tavern

President Washington's Battle Flag

President Washington’s personal flag hangs on the front porch of the historic 1784 Tavern at Old Salem, NC, an important village of the Moravians. 

This flag was flown by General Washington during his winter encampment at Valley Forge. General Washington had a personal protection guard called the "Life Guard". It consisted of a few hand picked men from each colony and this special guard carried these colors. It has been suggested that these colors may have been the origin of the field of stars in our stars and stripes flag.