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Every Gift Builds the Legacy

Old Glory Rising TeamCampaign Leadership· August 14, 2026· 6 min read
Artist rendering of a 700-foot American flag monument rising over the green hills of the Ozarks in Southwest Missouri

Some of the greatest American landmarks were never built by one hand alone. They rose because thousands of everyday people believed in something bigger than themselves and gave what they could. That is the spirit behind Old Glory Rising, and that spirit starts with you.

A Monument Built by the People

Old Glory Rising will stand 700 feet tall over the hills of Southwest Missouri — the world's tallest American flag monument, paired with a community center and gathering grounds where families, veterans, and neighbors can come together for generations.

A project of this scale, with a full cost of approximately $51 million, will not be built by a handful of donors. It will be built the way America itself was built — brick by brick, family by family, community by community.

Every Level of Support Matters

There is a place in this project for every heart that wants to be part of it. Whether you can give five dollars or a five-figure sponsorship, your name becomes part of the legacy rising over the Ozarks.

  • Commemorative Bricks — $250: Honor a veteran, a family name, or a cherished memory with a brick placed permanently at the monument grounds.
  • Community Contributions: Gifts of any size help move the project forward and show growing support across the region.
  • Major Sponsorships: For businesses and individuals who want to leave a lasting mark, sponsorship opportunities help fund major phases of construction and programming.

No gift is too small, and no gift goes unnoticed. Together, these acts of generosity are what will lift Old Glory into the sky.

Phase One: Laying the Foundation

Every great structure begins with a foundation, and ours starts with a goal of $250,000 for Phase 1. This early support helps fund planning, groundwork, and the first visible steps toward the monument's rise.

Commemorative brick pledges are one of the most meaningful ways to be part of this first chapter. Each brick will be a permanent piece of the gathering grounds — a quiet, lasting tribute to the people and stories that helped make this vision real.

A monument this size will be seen from miles away. But its true strength will come from the thousands of names, families, and communities standing behind it.

A Note on Giving Today

Old Glory Rising's nonprofit status is currently being finalized. Until that process is complete, pledges made today are considered expressions of support, and tax-deductibility will apply once nonprofit status is finalized.

We share this openly because trust matters as much as vision. Every supporter deserves to know exactly how their generosity fits into this journey — from the very first brick to the final flagpole.

Rising Together

Southwest Missouri has always been a place of quiet strength, deep faith, and neighbors who show up for one another. Old Glory Rising is simply the next chapter in that story — a chance for the Ozarks to give the whole nation a symbol of unity that can be seen for miles.

Whether you sponsor a major milestone or place a single commemorative brick, you are helping raise something that will stand long after we are gone. That is the kind of legacy worth building.

Ready to be part of it? Support Today and help bring Old Glory Rising to life for generations of Americans to come.

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Be Part of History

Join the campaign to build the world’s tallest flag in Southwest Missouri.