Betsy Ross Flag
Betsy Ross seated with thread, needle, and the thirteen-star flag spread across her lap in a Philadelphia upholstery shop.
11 American Flag Coloring Pages to Print
Independence Day Heart Flag
An American flag arranged in a heart design.
Independence Day Flag with Fireworks
An American flag with fireworks bursting behind it.
Patriotic Star Wreath
A round wreath made from stars, ribbon loops, and two small crossed flags.
Eagle with Flag
A bald eagle with wings fully spread wide, hooked beak prominent, large feather details on each wing clearly outlined.
Grave Markers and Flags
Neat rows of identical rectangular grave markers on a gently sloping lawn.
Memorial Day Parade
A line of uniformed marchers walking down a flag-lined street, carrying American flags on tall poles and a large banner stretched between two bearers.
Picnic Basket and Flags
A picnic basket, two small flags, lemonade, a sandwich, fruit, and a blanket.
Independence Day Family BBQ and Flags
A family cookout with American flags around the scene.
Flag Folding Ceremony
Two soldiers in dress uniforms facing each other as they carefully fold a large American flag into a tight triangle.
Astronaut Planting Flag on Moon
One suited astronaut standing on the lunar surface holding a flag pole planted upright with a rectangular flag waving stiffly at the top.
About This Collection
A round wreath is built from stars, ribbon loops and two small crossed flags.
The flag turns up at home and in public, too. A picnic basket sits beside two small flags, lemonade, a sandwich and fruit, a family cookout has flags around the scene, and a parade of uniformed marchers carries flags on tall poles down a flag-lined street. Memorial Day adds three quieter pages: a bald eagle with wings wide, neat rows of grave markers with flags, and two soldiers folding a large flag into a tight triangle. An astronaut plants a flag on the moon to end the set.
A flag is mostly stripes and a star field, so most of these are fine for ages 5 and up. Red, white and blue are the obvious choice, but a gold crayon works for the eagle and the stars.
American Flag Coloring FAQ
Who was Betsy Ross?
Betsy Ross was a Philadelphia seamstress and flag maker. A family story says she sewed one of the first American flags with the stars in a circle, but historians haven't been able to prove it. The Betsy Ross Flag design shows that circle of 13 stars.
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
The 13 stripes stand for the original 13 colonies that became the first states. The 50 stars in the corner stand for today's 50 states.
What do red, white and blue stand for on the American flag?
Congress never gave the flag's colors an official meaning. When Charles Thomson described the Great Seal in 1782, he said red stood for valor, white for purity and blue for vigilance and justice.
Why are small flags placed on graves before Memorial Day?
It's a way to honor service members who died for their country. At Arlington National Cemetery, soldiers of the Old Guard place a flag at every grave, which is the scene in the Grave Markers and Flags design.
How is a flag folded at a ceremony?
It's folded into a tight triangle, with 13 folds, so only the blue field and stars show. The Flag Folding Ceremony design shows the folding being done.
Is there really a flag on the moon?
Yes. Apollo astronauts planted a flag at each of the six moon landings, from Apollo 11 in 1969 to Apollo 17 in 1972. The Astronaut Planting Flag on Moon design shows one of those moments.
Can kindergartners color these?
Yes, with a little help. The Independence Day Heart Flag and the Patriotic Star Wreath have big open shapes, and the Memorial Day Parade has more small details for older kids.
Helpful Guides
- A Month-by-Month Classroom Coloring Calendar for Teachers: which patriotic pages to print around each summer date.
- Using Coloring Pages in Homeschool History and Science: pair American Flag pages with a history lesson.