Connecticut State Flags

History of the Connecticut State Flag

The Connecticut state flag has a deep blue field with a white shield in the center that depicts three grapevines. The flag was designed in 1857 and officially adopted in 1897. The grapevines on the shield represent the state's agricultural heritage, specifically the state's strong history of producing tobacco. The blue field represents the sky and the Shield of Faith, which is a symbol of the state's commitment to religious freedom and the separation of church and state. The flag's design was based on the state's seal, which was adopted in 1711. The seal depicts a scene from the state's history, in which the English colonists in the state were being attacked by Native Americans. The colonists called upon the help of the English army, and the scene on the seal shows the English army arriving and defeating the Native Americans, representing the English colonists' victory and survival in the state.