Settled in 1620 by the pilgrim fathers and later became a main point for the Revolutionary War. The state flag has undergone a couple changes sense then, but currently reads "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty." Coming in as the 6th state of the Union in 1788. Nylon: Best Choice if flying in Sunny, Humid Location. Good for Daily use. Light Weight. Polyester: Best Choice if your location is dry and has Consistent High Winds. For daily use. Heavy Duty Material. Header & Grommets: A strong and thick canvas fabric punched with brass grommets. Most common for indoor and outdoor use. Will attach to most flagpole types. Pole Hem/Fringe: A fold over and hemmed opening for a flag pole to slide into. Mainly used with indoor pole sets.