History of Rhode Island State Flag:
- Adopted November 1, 1897
- The flag has a white background with a gold anchor in the middle, a symbol for hope
- With a blue ribbon underneath that says “Hope” the state motto
- There are 13 gold stars in a circle around the anchor that represent the 13 colonies and Rhode Island being the 13th state to join the US
- Since the 1600’s the anchor and word “hope” have been found in the state seal

