NC Courts Hoist Betsy Ross 250 Flag To Celebrate America 250

This week, the North Carolina Administrative Office Of the Courts announced that it would fly the Betsy Ross 250 Flag in front of the administrative building to honor the United States of America in 2026. The commemorative banner showcases America’s commitment to liberty, justice, and self-government. It leads the Judicial Branch’s Celebration 250 campaign, recognizing the historic role of courts in the nation's founding and their enduring responsibility to protect individual rights of the people. 

The Betsy Ross 250 Flag features thirteen white stars arranged in a circle on a blue canton to represent the original colonies – including North Carolina.  It is a national symbol marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the fundamental principles it echoed in North Carolina’s own Declaration of Rights. 

The Judicial Center in Raleigh, N.C., is the headquarters of the Administrative Office of the Courts. It provides warehouse distribution and administrative services to local courthouses in all 100 counties across North Carolina.