Wrapping around the shield from below, is the state motto, “ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem,” meaning, “by the ...

The state is soliciting proposals from artists, historians, designers, “culture bearers” and anyone else who has an idea for ...

For centuries, the seal has portrayed an indigenous person on a shield. The crest above it, which is also the state’s ...

A group of officials disbanded before recommending a final design in 2023. A new commission is working to nail down more ...

The state is soliciting proposals from artists, historians, designers, "culture bearers" and anyone else who has an idea for a new Massachusetts state seal, flag and motto. "Our seal, flag ...

The Bay State is putting out a call to artists and historians to create a new state seal, flag, and motto so that every community sees themselves in Massachusetts' story. The Bay State is putting ...

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission today launched an open call to artists, historians, educators, students, and members of the public to participate in the effort to redesign ...