The state flag emerged in 1861 at North Carolina's state constitutional convention. This is where the state's delegates voted to join the Confederacy. This meant that it was trying to secede from ...

They say the flag lacks significant symbolism, which leads to some people feeling apathetic about the flag, compared to other representations of North Carolina, such as the state’s outline.

North Carolina State Flag (1885) - North Carolina first introduced a state flag in 1885. There have been two different flags, with three design changes. (NC became a state in 1789 - NC has had 3 ...

The First Regiment North Carolina Volunteers Flag Presentation Appearance of the Troops-Presentation and Reception Speeches Gen. Heckman's Expedition Consolidation of the Department under Gen. Foster.