Category Archives: Flag

Tattered Confederate flag gets new life

Posted on May 22, 2011 by skydancer506

Restored Civil War flag resurrects some rebel ‘Greys’ By Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post In the summer of 1862 the men of the Caroline Greys, having suffered the rigors of the first year of the Civil War, realized that their elegant … Continue reading →

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Historians seek Stillwater Civil War unit’s flag

Posted on April 30, 2011 by skydancer506

Company’s colors last mentioned in 1928 news story By Mary Divine [email protected] Horace Voligny was one of 94 young men who joined Company C of the 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and left Stillwater on Oct. 17, 1862. Some, including William … Continue reading →

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Confederate flag at Dodge courthouse stirs controversy

Posted on April 22, 2011 by skydancer506

By CARYN GRANT - [email protected] As the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, a decision by Dodge County commissioners this week to fly the Confederate battle flag 365 days a year at the county courthouse has sparked more controversy … Continue reading →

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