• The retaining wall next to the Wilton Town Hall flies Revolutionary era flags.
    The retaining wall next to the Wilton Town Hall flies Revolutionary era flags. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
  • The 1st Continental Flag (1775), also called the Bunker Hill Flag, is featured in paintings of the battle, though its presence there is unconfirmed.
    The 1st Continental Flag (1775), also called the Bunker Hill Flag, is featured in paintings of the battle, though its presence there is unconfirmed. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
  • The retaining wall next to the Wilton Town Hall flies Revolutionary era flags.
    The retaining wall next to the Wilton Town Hall flies Revolutionary era flags. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
  • The Washington Cruiser Squadron (1775) flag was flown by George Washington's private navy. The pine tree motif was chosen a gesture of solidarity between the northern and southern colonies.
    The Washington Cruiser Squadron (1775) flag was flown by George Washington’s private navy. The pine tree motif was chosen a gesture of solidarity between the northern and southern colonies. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
  • The iconic Betsy Ross Flag (1776) features white stars to represent the 13 colonies.
    The iconic Betsy Ross Flag (1776) features white stars to represent the 13 colonies. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript

As part of its observance of America’s 250th birthday, Wilton is displaying the Wall of Revolutionary War Flags throughout the week on Main Street.

The exhibit, on loan from the town of Mont Vernon, features handcrafted early versions of the American flag and Revolutionary War-era symbols, including the rattlesnake and the New England pine tree.

According to organizers, each flag design reflects local pride, independence and the struggle for liberty during the American Revolution.

The flags are on display from dawn to dusk through May 9.