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Some of the best ideas start with a bad round of golf and one too many drinks.

The National Jamboree requires months, even years, of careful planning and prep. If you plan to attend the event, you probably registered long ago, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to prepare. That's why Freedom and Glory created this guide telling you all about the event, what to expect, and how to prepare your troop for a fun-filled time! Read on for more information!

Outdoor U.S. flags can begin showing signs of wear, including fading, tearing, and ripping, due to their constant exposure to the elements. Even the highest-quality flags can lose their vibrancy and fray. While no rules within the flag code explicitly state when to replace your American flag, you don't want its condition to deteriorate significantly before purchasing a new one. If you are searching for guidelines on when to replace your torn, frayed, or faded American flag, look no further than Freedom and Glory.

Chief Phillip Nasseri started as a volunteer firefighter a long time ago, and he’ll tell you he never really planned to stop. He leads the team at the Orange County Rural Fire Department in Hillsborough, NC now, and when you ask him why he’s still doing it after all these years, he doesn’t give you a rehearsed answer. He just talks about what it feels like to show up when someone’s having the worst day of their life and actually make it better.

One of the most common questions our Flag Pros hear is: “What’s the difference between a single-sided and double-sided flag?” It’s a good one, and the answer is simpler than you might think.

In December 2015, a parent walked into Turquoise LeJeune Parker’s classroom at Lakewood Elementary in Durham, North Carolina, and asked a simple question: Do you know anywhere I can get food for my kids over winter break?

Presidents’ Day gives us a reason to pause. It’s a moment not only to remember who led our nation, but to reflect on the moments that asked the most of it in the U.S.A.

For a lot of the Scouts who show up at Guilford Memorial Park on the Saturday before Veterans Day, it’s their first time in a cemetery.

Bruce Dillon didn’t set out to build anything.

When someone buys an American flag, they’re making a choice about what matters to them. Maybe it’s tradition. Maybe it’s pride in where they live or who they’ve served. Maybe it’s a promise they’re keeping.

Eric Henry’s t-shirts come with a QR code. Scan it, and you can trace the cotton back to the farm where it was grown. Not a stock photo. The actual farm, with the farmer’s name, phone number, and address. If you want to call Ronnie Burleson in Stanley County and ask about the cotton in your shirt, you can.

In 1963, over 250,000 Americans gathered in Washington, D.C. Black and white, young and old, all banded together to demand justice and dignity under the law. At the front stood Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who wasn't afraid to speak out against unfairness.

When I was in college playing field hockey at UNC, my coach shared an analogy that’s stayed with me ever since. She dropped a single bead of dye into a bucket of water and we watched it spread until the whole bucket changed color.

More than once, JD Cunningham has been woken up in the middle of the night by police at his front door.

Every flag we sell is made right here in the United States.

Have you ever thought about the importance of hope? It's a word we use often, but do we ever stop and consider what it means?

The U.S. flag — with its 50 stars and 13 stripes — stands for our shared strength and unity. But even the strongest flag can tear and fray when winter weather sets in. No one wants to be outside when the temperatures drop, snow falls in sheets, and the wind creates whiteout conditions. Here’s how to help it stay vibrant and ready to fly once the skies clear.

For those who've lost someone they love, life often divides into two parts — before and after. When Amy Dozier married her husband in what she calls a whirlwind romance, she never imagined that less than two years later, soldiers would knock on her door late one evening to tell her he was gone. In her loss, Amy discovered purpose — creating spaces where grieving families can find understanding, comfort, and connection.