The third national flag (also called the “Blood Stained Banner”) was adopted March 4, 1865. The red vertical bar was proposed by Major Arthur L. Rogers, who argued that the pure white field of the Second National flag could be … Continue reading
The beautiful Stainless Banner run up this morning. It was adopted for use on 1 May 1863 and first officially used to drape Thomas Stonewall Jackson’s casket on 12 May 1863. … Continue reading
The Flag of England for the honor of St. George’s Day, 26 April, and the 92nd Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen on Saturday, 21 April 2018. … Continue reading
The First National Flag flying over Castle Pinckney on a sunny spring morning! … Continue reading
First national flag (“the Stars and Bars”) The first official flag of the Confederacy, called the “Stars and Bars,” was flown from March 5, 1861, to May 26, 1863. The very first national flag of the Confederacy was designed by Prussian artist Nicola … Continue reading
On a frosty afternoon in January, the Stainless Banner was raised to honor and celebrate the life of General Robert E. Lee. … Continue reading