Mississippi is the latest stop for the Flag Sojourn 250, a project where one American flag tours across the globe in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The single American flag is scheduled to travel to each state, U.S. territory and overseas U.S. military cemeteries as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Monday the flag was raised over the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion by three members of the U.S. Air Force after remarks from Gov. Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves. 

“The United States flag reminds us that our history, though marked by struggle, sacrifice and great challenges, has always been defined by perseverance,” said Reeves before the flag was raised on the overcast, brisk day in downtown Jackson.

Elee Reeves, who is also a co-chair of the America250 Mississippi Commission, said “The American flag serves as a beacon of hope for those chasing the American dream, a blessing to the families welcoming their loved ones home from service and a reminder of the values we teach our children.”

The America250 Mississippi Commission will hold various events next year as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Flag Sojourn 250 is part of America250’s America Waves program, in partnership with the National Flag Foundation and several programming partners. It will complete its journey in Washington, D.C., in July 2026 as part of the celebration of the 250th birthday for the country.

The flag has so far been to 26 U.S. military cemeteries across 10 countries and to Guam, Indiana and Washington, D.C. The flag flies at each location for different lengths of time. The flag flew over the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion Monday and is now off to Arkansas.