Historic American flags are on display as part of a celebration of America's 250th birthday. The exhibit features a collection of flags, including one with 45 stars that was previously displayed at an opera house. Some flags have personal connections to historical events, such as one that was used to drape a World War I veteran's coffin.

The flags show how the number and arrangement of stars changed as new states joined the country. German immigrants' adoption of Independence Day traditions is also explored in the exhibit.

Further details about the exhibit and its stories are available from the source.