From time to time, especially on National Holidays, President Washington's Battle Flag is hung on the Old Salem tavern porch. The flag marks the tavern where the President spent two nights in 1791. It is supposed his standard was evident at the tavern during his visit because it was Washington's personal flag, it was with him wherever he went. It likely dates to 1775.
A painting by James Peale below (the Battle of Princeton) shows the large blue standard with a linear arrangement of stars.
An unsigned and undated item found in the papers of General Anthony Wayne includes among other items - Washington's Standard - his Battle Flag.
The flag was donated to the Valley Forge Historical Society from a descendant of George Washington.
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