Between the Bylines: Union and Independence in the Summer of 1861
It’s July 4th weekend, for many Americans a time for celebration, fireworks, and grilling. But it’s also an opportunity to think about …
Category: Flags
Facing Legacies: A Photo from inside the U.S. Capitol
Yesterday’s insurrection at the US Capitol has stunned and angered us. We are still struggling to find the words to articulate our …
Mission in Action | Flag Conservation Program
By Cathy Wright, Curator On a recent June morning, ACWM Collections department staff traveled to a textile conservator’s studio to pick up …
Myths & Misunderstandings | The Confederate Flag
“Heritage, not Hate” is the familiar bumper sticker defense of the Confederate flag. It has evoked equally pithy responses, such as “Your …
CSS Shenandoah Flag Displayed on 150th Anniversary of Its Final Lowering
By Leo Rohr American Civil War Museum Marketing Manager On November 6, 2015, the Museum displayed one of our more well-traveled artifacts. …
October 2015 Documents of the Month | The Conquered Banner (And a Reply)
The June 24, 1865 issue of the New York Freeman’s Journal and Catholic Register featured a poem by “Moina” entitled “The …
The Confederate Battle Flag: Evolution of a Symbol
In the Museum’s second video on the Confederate Battle Flag, Historian John Coski discusses the flag’s evolution, from its original use on Civil …
The Meaning of the Confederate Battle Flag
John Coski, Historian at The American Civil War Museum and author of “The Confederate Battle Flag: America’s Most Embattled Emblem” discusses the Confederate …