The Appeal To Heaven Flag is a historic American Revolutionary War flag featuring a white field with a green pine tree. It is commonly known as the “Pine Tree Flag” and is associated with the early American struggle for independence.
The phrase “An Appeal to Heaven” comes from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Locke argued that when people are denied justice and lawful government, they ultimately have the right to appeal to heaven for justice. The idea became influential among American colonists before and during the Revolutionary War.
The pine tree was an important symbol in colonial New England, particularly because of the region's forests and timber industry. The pine tree also represented strength, independence, and the natural resources of the colonies.
During the American Revolution, variations of the pine tree flag were used by American forces, including naval vessels and military units. The flag is especially associated with the early stages of the Revolutionary War and the New England colonies.
Today, the Appeal To Heaven Flag is recognized as an important symbol of early American history and the Revolutionary era. It is popular with Revolutionary War enthusiasts, historical reenactors, collectors, museums, and people interested in colonial American flags.