Introduction

Generations of Americans have invested the flag with their own meanings and memories. Here’s your chance to interact with this national treasure and contribute your point of view. Whether you sing your own version of the national anthem, ace our 15-star quiz, get an up-close-and-personal look at the flag, or contribute your photos and stories to our mosaic—we hope these activities will inspire you to learn more about the history of the Star-Spangled Banner and what it means to you.

Collect

Collect Go

Answer quiz questions to collect all 14 stars. Fill in all of the stars on the flag and get a special reward.

Explore

Explore Go

Discover features of the flag and learn something new each time you click. Zoom in for incredible detail.

Sing

Sing Go

Sing the national anthem! Find out who won our YouTube singing contest. Sing along and see how you compare!

View the American flag mosaic made up of stories and photos from people like you. Share your thoughts about what the American flag means to you and your submission may become a part of the mosaic.