Displaying a State Flag on a Wall

Select a flag that is properly made and correctly resembles the official flag of your state. Check to see if there are any rips or blemishes on the flag and gently clean any areas if necessary.

Carefully use pins, wall tacks or string to hang the state flag on the wall. Ensure that the flag is displayed at a perfect horizontal angle. Federal, state and local flags should never be hung upside down except in the case of emergency or distress. You can also place the flag in a case or frame.

Place the state flag at a level that is lower than the U.S. national flag if there is one in the same room. State and local flags should also be placed to the left of the U.S. flag. In the case that multiple flags are being put on display at the same time, place the U.S. flag first, then the state flag, followed by a local flag.

Avoid placing the state flag in an area where it is subject to abuse or frequent contact with moving objects that may cause damage. For example, do not place the flag on the wall behind a door or on the adjacent wall. In a school, do not display the state flag in an area on the wall that is covered by a pull-down screen.

Display a state flag on a wall outside only between sunrise and sunset. If you wish to keep it up at night, provide proper lighting. When putting up the state flag, do so proudly and quickly. When taking it down, remove it ceremoniously and carefully, folding it neatly to avoid damage.