Pennsylvania
Audio Description: Pennsylvania Tapestry
During the American Revolution, flags served the dual purpose of both a military tool and a potent political symbol of an emerging national identity. The Pennsylvania panel depicts two flags flown over 300 miles apart in the Keystone State.
The left side of the panel illustrates Westmoreland County’s “Don’t Tread On Me” Flag. The flag was flown by one of the first military units established west of the Allegheny Mountains and features the native Pennsylvania rattlesnake, one of our country’s first political symbols. The “Proctor Flag,” as it is known today, is the only known Revolutionary-era rattlesnake flag still in existence.
On the right hand side, flag maker Rebecca Young stitches a flag for the Pennsylvania Navy. Philadelphia was comprised of many female business owners who utilized their skills in service to the Revolution. During the wartime years, Young was commissioned to make a number of flags for the Pennsylvania army and navy, along with military blankets and drum cases.
In 1775, Young fabricated a Grand Union Flag, designating her as one of the first verified makers of an American flag.
Tapestry Talk
Tapestry Talk with Pennsylvania's Co-Directors.
View full post →The Team Behind the Tapestry
Historical Partner
Seton Hill University
Catholic liberal arts school in Pennsylvania offers 80+ programs, fostering holistic growth on a scenic 200-acre campus since 1885.
Illustrator
Maggie Weng
Co-State Director
Mary Van Tyne
Award-winning embroiderer with over 100 exhibition recognitions balances extensive volunteer service with community-focused nonprofit work addressing socioeconomic mobility challenges.
Co-State Director
Raven Fagelson
Certified embroidery teacher and Royal School of Needlework graduate exhibits award-winning crewelwork across multiple states while writing technical software documentation professionally.
Stitching Group
Three Rivers Chapter
Stitching Venues
