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
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The Sovereignty or Secession Flag At the First Battle of Manassas, near Manassas, Virginia, the similarity between the “Stars and Bars” and the “Stars and Stripes” caused confusion and military problems. Regiments carried flags to help commanders observe and assess … Continue reading
What flag is flying over Castle Pinckney right now? Here are some facts about this flag: The Original was made in Baltimore, Maryland, in July-August 1813 by flagmaker Mary Pickersgill Commissioned by Major … Continue reading
First Annual Citadel Big Red Flag Raising 20 Mar 2010 “Big Red” gets rousing welcome home “Big Red,” the red palmetto flag that many believe was carried by Citadel cadets who fired on the Union supply ship Star of the … Continue reading