Our Story
It all started as a gift.
Creating custom, American-made wooden flags from whiskey and wine barrels.
The original. Handcrafted with purpose. Built to honor what matters.
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Some things are worth preserving. Some stories must live on. And some legacies are worth passing down.
At The Heritage Flag Company, we believe the American flag is more than a symbol. It represents the courage, sacrifice, perseverance, and shared history of generations who came before us. It's a reminder of where we've been, what we stand for, and the legacy we leave behind.
Our story began in 2014 with a simple idea: create a one-of-a-kind American flag from reclaimed whiskey barrels as a gift to honor three veterans. What started as an expression of gratitude became something far greater than we ever imagined.
That first flag sparked a movement, and an entirely new approach to American craftsmanship was born.
Today, in Southern Pines, North Carolina, we continue to handcraft the original barrel wood American flag from reclaimed whiskey and wine barrels. Every piece carries the character of its past, the craftsmanship of our hands, and a purpose that extends well beyond the finished product.
We don't just make American flags. We handcraft history, honor heritage, and create something meant to be shared as a lasting legacy.
The Heritage Flag Company. Handcrafting History Since 2014.
Our Mission
The Principles That Guide Us
What Makes Heritage Flags Different
The Original
In 2014, we created the first American flag handcrafted from reclaimed whiskey barrels. What began as a gift to honor those who served became the foundation of an entirely new expression of American craftsmanship. More than a decade later, we're still proud to be the original.
Crafted With Purpose
More Than a Flag
Built to Be Remembered
In the middle of the night, Heath awoke from his dream—half asleep, he sketched his idea for the first barrel wood flag.
2014 — Where It Began
A Dream Sketched on a Shopping List
The Heritage Flag Company created the first ever Barrel Wood American Flag as a gift—a dream to say thank you to three veterans starting a brewery in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Custom home builder and cabinet maker Heath Trigg was building a unique bar for the local brewery. Inspired by the whiskey and wine barrels in which the brew masters aged beer, he built a stunning bar wrapped in barrel staves.
But his project wasn't complete.
“I woke up at 3am dreaming about an American Flag. I sketched it out on a shopping list and when I came down to the shop the next morning, we made it.”Heath Trigg, Founder
The Turning Point
Arlington Changed Everything
Heath's time at Arlington National Cemetery opened his eyes to a whole world of sacrifice he hadn't considered. He came home and told his team: "I'm chasing the flag. If you need to do something else to support your family, now is the time to start looking."
He didn't lose a single guy.
Many people ask why the flag stuck. Of all the things he could have crafted, why choose the American flag? The reality is—the flag chose him.
“To each person the flag means something a little different. From sacrifice and loss, to opportunity and strength. It represents a bond that unites us all as Americans.”Heath Trigg
The Craft
Every Flag Is a One‑of‑a‑Kind Work of Art
Every single craftsman on the Heritage team is an artist. What's remarkable about every one of these flags is that it's not possible for any two to be the same. The texture, the heritage, and the history behind the barrels each flag is made of is truly special.
That's something you can't just make up.
“We are on a journey to the top of Mt. Everest, and we are just putting our shoes on. The sky is the limit.”Heath Trigg
The Impact
Making a Living, Giving Back
Our company is about making every single one of those flags mean something. We run a for-profit business, but in doing so are able to raise money for non-profits. It's the best of both worlds.
Heritage Flags have helped raise over a million dollars for non-profits all over the country. It's common for a Heritage Flag to auction for $10,000–$40,000.
Now, there are Heritage Flags in every US state and 42 countries. And we have not even gotten started yet.
Our Heritage
Every Heritage Flag Has a Story
“From barrel to banner, each step in our process is taken slowly, with great attention to detail.”Heath Trigg, Founder
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
The texture, the heritage, and the history behind the barrels each flag is made of is truly special. That's something you can't just make up. It is absolutely unbelievable what has happened from this dream.
Since 2014
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