The Bedford Flag was carried by Nathanial Page, as he and the other Bedford Minutemen marched to the confrontation with the British at Concord Bridge. It is the oldest battle flag of the United States.
It may be viewed at its present location at the Bedford public library. It is housed under conditions that protect it from any deterioration.
This photo is brought to you courtesy of the Bedford Historical Society. The Society was created in 1893 and exists today to preserve Bedford’s history. Learn more about the Society at its web page, www.bedfordmahistory.org or on its Facebook page. Visit the Historical Society in its archives in the Bedford Police Station. Contact the Society by email at [email protected] or call 781-275-7276 for hours or directions.
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Photograph of H. H. Loomis, R. L. Loomis, Albert Bierenbroodspott, Francis Kelley, Gunnar Hemmington, Lionel Anthony, Harold Kimball
Actually, the photo was taken in 1925. The flag was on display as part of the nation’s Sesquicentennial celebrations.