Carter Beard of the Annin Flag Company said the history of his family's flag-making business in a recent televised interview [1].
The conversation highlights the survival of domestic textile manufacturing and the cultural significance of the American flag as the U.S. reflects on its national heritage.
Beard is a sixth-generation flag-maker [1] at the Annin Flag Company. The business operates out of a warehouse located off U.S. Route 58 in South Boston, Virginia [3]. During the interview with Tom Llamas, Beard said the ongoing importance of producing flags within the United States and the connection the process has to U.S. history [1].
The coverage of the facility and the family's role in production was highlighted earlier this month on June 6, 2026 [3]. The Annin Flag Company remains a central figure in the domestic production of national symbols, a trade that has spanned multiple generations of the Beard family.
By showcasing the physical labor and tradition involved in flag production, the interview emphasizes the tangible link between industrial heritage and national identity. The facility in South Boston serves as a primary site for this multigenerational effort [3].
“Carter Beard is a sixth-generation flag-maker”
The persistence of the Annin Flag Company underscores a niche but enduring sector of American manufacturing. While much of the U.S. textile industry has moved overseas, the production of national symbols often remains domestic due to the symbolic value of 'Made in USA' labeling and the historical legacy of family-owned firms.
