Historic Civil War Flag Collection | Behind-the-Scenes Look

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

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[@wirelessone2986]

Maybe on display?

[@JeffL-rj1xq]

Thank you Kris, ABT, and everyone at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History for sharing these invaluable artifacts, and all the work the museum does to curate, preserve and present their collections.

[@fishinglunkies3629]

I gotta fever, and the only prescription is, MORE FLAGS!!!

[@BlueEyedColonizer]

Dang it! I got one too. Must be going around😂😂

[@BostonSmitty]

🤣 hahahahaha

[@bigsarge2085]

Hahaha, beat me to it! 😄

[@jackcordle4930]

If Paul Stanley was a historian

[@marissaawesome2422]

A flag of cow bells..😂

[@waltw4537]

So glad so many flags are still extant. Very enjoyable. Thanks.

[@timhyde5677]

I almost didnt watch this video since I prefer on the battlefield videos, but man I'm so glad I watched. It is so cool seeing these flags. Thank you for presenting these to us

[@SCVCHAT]

Big shout out to the Mississippi Division Sons of Confederate Veterans who have donated close to 250,000 dollars to flag preservation.

[@LucyFeissner-ud6cx]

TY !

[@bombazero2852]

Perseverance of history regardless of cause. I support that.

[@browngreen933]

I'm a Northerner, but love Confederate flags.😊

[@michaelratliff9449]

Your a Rebel at ❤...Rebel Yell!..👍🥁

[@chiefslinginbeef3641]

It is sad that it's being reviled the way it is these days. I've lived all over the country and it was never treated in such a way until lately bc they can use it politically to "other" much of the country.

[@browngreen933]

@@chiefslinginbeef3641 True. Rabid hatred of everything Confederate is a recent development.

[@shable1436]

It's stupid to erase history like that in order to try to cover something up that happened. The only thing I can say is I'm white from VA, and when growing up and moved to Atlanta after graduation, to move to visit my father, I saw stone mountain, and the Confederate carvings on the side of the mountain. I felt an uneasy feeling of Southern worshipping that was uncalled for in current times, but I realized that it was done in a generation where the white Southern ppl were still proud, and loved in revisionists history, because the feds left them alone for the most part. I felt bad for black ppl that had to look at the Confederate representation on that mountain, like to keep the rebel spirit alive, which was a huge thing, there was always a call of the south will rise again since the civil war, and it was taken seriously, I traveled all over the south and this isn't my imagination, but prominent white men really used the good old boy system to do this. I hated this coming from my hillbilly state, and being young, all I could do was think, one day you old fks will see that everything has changed, and us young men aren't racist like you and your grandfathers were, and made you

[@jberry1982]

I'm glad u said it cuz I've always thought the Confederate flags the most since I was a young little kid they are beautiful

[@williamcanfield2889]

Fascinating and another example of the mission of the Trust to preserve and explain our history. Thank you so much.

[@liberalman8319]

@@blondjonthey seem more proud this pos flag than the USA 🇺🇸 flag. Can you name a single country that allows a traitors to fly treason flags after the rebellion was 100 percent crushed. They should be embarrassed to fly it for either being a traitor or just getting their butts kicked so bad.

[@farpointgamingdirect]

​@@blondjonCan't imagine anything more unpatriotic than a keyboard commando living in mom's basement lecture veterans about patriotusm.

[@melgillham462]

​@@blondjonso you're a Karen looking for a place to happen... weird stance.

[@jimrutherford2773]

Love these kinds of videos. War relics of any kind suites me fine.

[@hokehinson5987]

Many years ago while performing a timeline living history event in Kennesaw, Georgia we met a very kind older gentleman who we camped next to. This reenactor had a very smart authentic kit which included a blue belgian mule! The main theme of his display was battle flags. This gentleman reproduced confederate battle flags full sized from original type fabrics, all hand sewn using correct stitch techniques, coloring on cloth and edging. His portfolio was superb as were the display flags which he had on hand. His prices were top shelf but every flag produced was thoroughly researched & recreated to perfection. That event was top notch. Listed as one of the most enjoyable living history events we attended. A plus was it was very close to the railroad museum which was enjoyed by reenactors & tourists. Sadly, as usual big money wins out. The land used for the event was sold off and later the hobby fell out of favor....now the only impression for me is an old man or a corpse...🤣

[@austinking3434]

HIGHLY recommend the Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flag Education Center in Harrisburg PA. Freaturing over 400 flags from PA regiments. It was an incredible visit.

[@wirelessone2986]

Omg 400!!From one state?!Thats just the ones they posses...so that should me there were thousands across the war

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Outstanding video. Chris white, you knowledge with those little extra tid bits about individual soldiers accounts and little facts is amazing. I could listen to those all day long. I have been meaning to post you about this. Great work

[@Rene.Rondeau]

Truly fascinating presentation. Thank you so much for sharing such important historic artifacts.

[@mwblackbelt]

Amazing that there are people who can put those flags back together

[@josephsmith742]

Wow! The only word I can find when I see a collection like this.

[@RRM13]

Hello from an ACW buff from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷.

[@BigMrFirebird]

Traditionally, flags through the ages were only unfurled in the face of the enemy as an act of defiance, or on ceremonial. Examples of flags I once made can be found on YT, "War Walks" Battle of Bosworth 1485.

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

Not much defiance involved, the flag was an important battlefield signal for troop movements. Bascially even if you did not see or hear your officers and sergeants, where the flag goes YOU go.

[@BigMrFirebird]

@@Ugly_German_Truths I did say through the ages, which includes well before the USA was established. Also, there are examples when troops were told not to follow the flag, in order to deceive the enemy of their whereabouts.

[@guywgane3]

What a great collection! The variety of art that goes into each flag is just *chefs kiss* 🤌🏼

[@bigsarge2085]

Incredible.

[@terryeustice5399]

Kris a great video on these Flags. Thank you for sharing! 💯👍

[@johnp9402]

Really cool when Chris recognized where that labeled flag came from

[@johnp9402]

@@amytaylor21395 I'm trying to. God bless you as well

[@johnp9402]

@@amytaylor21395 the people's Republic of WA lol

[@oreally8605]

As a Black American i gotta say, no way, should those flags be destroyed. They are American history. They should always be preserved. Just like the statues.

[@michaelsullivan2554]

Thank you for that. Slavery has always been an abomination wherever he has existed anywhere in the world.. unfortunately it still exists today in many forms. Socialism and communism from art tyrannical government in the United States today is

[@memphismemphis462]

The statues had no business remaining up they were put up almost all in the 1900s and they were to honor traitors to the Union and the Civil War was only started and fought for the right too keep slavery in place the right to own another human being.I am a white man they only reason these rebel flags and statues were to honor traitors and to remind black Americans where their place was during Jim Crow era and I get tired of this heritage argument southern white spit out and I am from the south from Memphis Tennessee where the great Dr King was killed and all a lot of civil rights were fought for against a racist mayor, police and governor

[@Maynard-il1yj]

As an American, I wish we still had the king James statue. It’s cool, history is cool af.

[@Maynard-il1yj]

@@michaelsullivan2554 Ohio g has killed more people than communism. Slavery is eradicated (made illegal) thanks to white people. Slavery ended in the 1850s for most European powers 1900 for Africa and Middle East didn’t end until 1980s in some places

[@volslover1504]

Thank you for that comment. Too many of us they are not neo-nazi or about hate. Thank you for taking an unpopular stance but one you think is right.

[@johnresto1603]

NJ state archives has an amazing collection of civil war flags. They do a rotating exhibit every six months.

[@wirelessone2986]

Thats cool NJ does that

[@SPIDERMURPHY-np8bj]

*_I'm A Proud Grandson Of The Southland -- An Heir To The Confederacy_*

[@bipslone8880]

Why would you be proud?

[@volslover1504]

​@@bipslone8880why would he not be?

[@Edge1775]

Thank you for what you folks do.! God bless.

[@abrushwithhistory]

Thank you for making this video! I love seeing the original Artifacts! Especially uniforms and flags! The New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs New York has an AMAZING collection of Civil War flags and Uniforms. Would be great to see you do a video from there at some point.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We're heading up to Saratoga next year and will definitely keep it in mind!

[@abrushwithhistory]

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust Awesome! 👍They have some original uniforms from the 14th Brooklyn. Would be really cool if you showed those.

[@NotOnDrugs]

i'm in eastern NC & have an ORIGINAL confederate flag. do y'all buy them? I'm not "donating" anything lol@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust

[@RavenGent]

Amazing!! These preservation people do a good job reserving both Union and Confederate flags. At a recent Civil War reenactment I was taking part in I was shown a Philip Sheridan staff flag, that belongs to one of his descendants who was in the reenactment with us. The flag was perfectly preserved.

[@wirelessone2986]

WOW

[@lowellwhite1603]

I haven’t been to Mississippi since the 1980’s. I remember back in the 1960’s, when I was a teenager, I visited the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson. They had some flags and artifacts on display.

[@williamolenick7798]

Love the displays and works they are doing. 😂 love the SW reference.!!

[@justgoofingoff]

My GGG grandfathers (William Scott Hall, Co. E) regimental flag, 19th Va, used to be in the Gettysburg museum. It was cool to see that hanging there.

[@TransMissCampaigner1864]

Had ancestors in the 33rd Mississippi!!! Great video as always!

[@TransMissCampaigner1864]

@@amytaylor21395 Yes, hoping you are too!

[@michaelhoffman5348]

Excellent Museum tour of Southern flags. As a transplant to Florida, I'll make sure to get up there soon!

[@michaelhoffman5348]

@@amytaylor21395 Yes I am. Thank you :) .

[@michaelhoffman5348]

@@amytaylor21395 The Villages in Florida - originally from PA then to OH now here. You?

[@lmlm_]

Amazing to see the handmade variety. ❤🇺🇸

[@Alex-ej4wm]

I always wondered where all the battle flags were, now I know. Very informative video (thumbs up emoji)

[@johnbivins]

Thank you for preserving history and thank you for sharing!

[@minermikesouthernusa4017]

Great video and very informative I had no idea they still existed in that number. My ancestors served 31st co A and 51st co D NC troops. Now curious if any of their flags still exists 🤔

[@chiefslinginbeef3641]

They'll eventually be destroyed......

[@wirelessone2986]

​@@chiefslinginbeef3641so will your house and cars

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Excellent!!

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

Great vid. I've seen the 28th Virginia battle flag up close. Amazing history, that one. It starts with it still residing in MN to this day...

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

What a wonderful video and very, very interesting

[@gregbiggs5674]

WD 3 is indeed the 18th Mississippi Infantry's flag.

[@TheCombatartist]

You need to go to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and look at their remarkably conserved Union/Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry flag collection.

[@robertholmberg6485]

My ancestors fought with a Wisconsin volunteer infantry unit out of Hartford, and with the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery

[@mike6764]

Thanks!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks Mike!

[@graceerhart5796]

fantastic flags! I would be very interested in getting there some day; my great uncle was serving in the Chicago Mercantile Battery at the Siege of Jackson

[@gregbiggs5674]

The 18th Mississippi's flag is imported wool bunting for the red field and blue cross with polished cotton stars and white fimbration. The white borders are wool bunting as well and the hoist edge is cotton canvas.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Greg Biggs is here! Honored. GA

[@gregbiggs5674]

I posted as well on the video on the Miss. Museum and the 2nd Mississippi's flag.

[@Gr13fKvlt]

God bless The South.

[@mariocisneros911]

NOT THE GOVERNMENT

[@MichaelMcKinnon-jf1yy]

The red that he was referring to with the reel band opposite the Battle Ensign on the 2nd National Pattern (that's the flag it was pointed out on) would have been the 3rd National Pattern Confederate flag, I have an interest in historic flags because of their beauty

[@michaelhoffman5348]

18:59 The canton of this flag is not the STARS and BARS, but the diagonal cross or the "Southern Cross". The Stars and Bars was the complete flag design of the original CSA national flag, as portrayed earlier in the video.

[@Legendary_UA]

I thought I was the only one to catch that.

[@scottybell7661]

There is fascinating civil war museum in New Orleans too

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Indeed. We have made several videos there.

[@sterlingmoose9335]

Where do I find the flag collection in the two websites listed in the notes?

[@davidringo1399]

Very good.........

[@jackdupont1883]

Proud descendant of 2nd Lt William Franklin Spence. Fought under the third flag until it was taken by them Yankees!

[@derekrupert2013]

Dude, the “your not the droid I’m looking for” got me. 😅

[@richardbradfield7437]

Is there a museum of all the Union battle flags captured by the Confederate Army? There should be many.

[@wirelessone2986]

Well at the surrender they would have gotten them back

[@RayBecker]

I would love to pose a question to a Scholar of The Civil War and/or a Constitutional Scholar: Nine of thirteen States were required in order to Ratify the Constitution in 1788. Two of the nine States were Georgia and South Carolina. When the eleven Southern States including Georgia and S. Carolina left the Union, what became of those two votes? Are those Ratifications abandoned or Vacated? When the Southern States left the Union, they in fact formed their own Central Government CSA. I would argue that the Civil War was NOT a Civil War; it was a shooting War between two Nation States. I think the distinction is very important as it relates to the Original, now defunct Constitutional Republic. I say Defunct because of the loss of the two Ratifications and then a series of events which further reinforce my position. Dec. 1865 The US Congress refused to Seat Members from ten Southern States. This was because of the 14th Amendment, which has some defects (it makes ALL persons born in the US Citizens of the US, not of their States). In reality, ten Southern States were busted up into five Military Districts with each State Government dissolved in favor of Union Generals and Carpetbaggers from the North. When a Federal Government can eliminate State Governments at the point of a gun, there is no longer a Constitution in force. This was followed by The DC Act of 1871, The Federal Reserve Act, the 16th and 17th Amendments. This is hardly the stuff of Conspiracy Theories; it is Historical and Factual. And, it is never taught in schools or Universities. To sum up my position: The Original Constitutional Republic saw it's apex during the Administration of Andrew Jackson. Since Buchanan, events have occurred which I hold to be destructive of the Republic. When Congress punted the power to Mint the Money or when States lost the US Senate, there really is no Rule of Law as the Founders had established. In fact, when you hear a Member of Congress state that "this Democracy" or words to that effect, they are technically correct. This Nation has become what the Founding Fathers were trying to avoid; two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner. I have yet to engage one person to debate me on the points above. In order for us to know exactly what is happening now, we must look at History. The Good, the Bad and even the Ugly. We DO NOT have the luxury of burying our heads in the sand. Everything that is wrong is by the Consent of The People. In the end, only The People bear the responsibility

[@ML-dz5ix]

You are correct.

[@hokehinson5987]

Oh wow! Finally a person who hasn't swallowed the red pill. I commend you on your knowledge and also for having the courage to shout it out. We have been sharing the same message since 2007 but it mostly fall on indoctrinated ears. Materialism prosperity & idleness has been the bane of modern life. My beehive slouch hat is off, my hoary head bows to you.

[@threefiveseven]

Kentucky and Missouri left too.

[@volslover1504]

Smart man.

[@44thala49]

I had no idea that this was in Jackson. I’ll definitely be making the trip this fall.

[@Flamingtorso]

I am amazed the usual's haven't burned this entire interesting collection.

[@jamestregler1584]

Missippi gave so many men , such a loss !

[@LucyFeissner-ud6cx]

... and continued to sacrifice black americans - from ( attempting ) 'Reconstruction' until ad 2023 ... Heaven help us ALL 🥀

[@bipslone8880]

Gave so many men fighting to own human beings.... no loss to humanity

[@volslover1504]

​@@bipslone8880slavery is not right but it's in the past so leave it there.

[@MrEperson390]

AWESOME! 🇺🇸

[@MickeyJWind]

the 19th ms cav battallian was captured at CARMAGO crossroads, not Brice's Crossroads. They were present at Brice's, but that is not where the flag was lost. things did not go as well for Forrest at Carmago.

[@mrliberty8468]

Hi and welcome to FUN WITH FLAGS!!!!

[@johnmorrison3340]

I was really hoping to see the Cherokee brave flag and the Choctaw brocade flag I'm also curious on if the museum go has Choctaw and a brave flag

[@leebird3270]

Are the archives being digitalized headed for servers we are battling to keep of sacred battlefield ground?

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Nothing to worry about. Data centers and museum servers are not the same.

[@leebird3270]

Thanks for the clarification. That's great news.

[@DavidThurmond-l6o]

Nothing like old dixie

[@mwblackbelt]

Hi Kris. Hi Megan. Why did they make flags out of silk? Its more fragile and isn't it more expensive?

[@shawncordner7026]

The Alabama state archives also has a huge collection of confederate flags but last time I was there I had to ask to see them.

[@wirelessone2986]

Thats too bad..Ive seen artifacts in museums go home with staff...when you get around that area ALWAYS ask to see them

[@NDB469]

Very interesting video thank you

[@irishbrigade3154]

I have a question, do they have a book of anything with all the flags? I see MS flags and Union flags. Thank you for any help!

[@jamiedougherty29]

Was the Rankin Rocket from Rankin PA?

[@abef.9085]

LONG LIVE THE SOUTH!!!!!

[@markperrault5678]

We love confederate flags

[@Wentz789]

Well I enjoyed gentlemen

[@Wyliecoy0te]

I went to Jackson MS in 2019. I went to the museum but did not see that collection. What it not there at the time?

[@ellonysman]

Thats cool! I recently returned from Newnan, Georgia and was dissapointed I never seen any civil war stuff anywhere. The closest was a tribute cemetary to the Brownsville Hospital I believe. Would love to comb the rivers for anything with a metal detector while diving. Have you any video's on the Coweta, Newnan, Senoia area of the civil war?

[@michaeldalton3456]

My Great, Great Grandfather served in the 19th Arkansas Infantry(Dockery's). He was at Vickburg. What did his regiment's flag look like?

[@bipslone8880]

I would hide this great shame

[@volslover1504]

​@@bipslone8880I wouldn't. It's a shame that you are trying to shame others. Ignorance is bliss though. First lesson is the South wanted to live under the original government. Read and you will see who the real enemy is.

[@bipslone8880]

@@volslover1504 < Home school drop out pushing lost cause BS

[@stephenellison2475]

Silk is actually a very sturdy fabric, in the period these flags were made commercial silk was sold by the pound not the yard. To maximize profits the silk was adulterated with chemicals that caused the degradation.

[@jberry1982]

Long live the C.S.A

[@ericdebries8760]

The canton is correctly referred to as the Southern Cross or the Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag NOT the Stars and Bars!

[@carywest9256]

The Stars and Bars reference is the whole First National Flags of the Confederacy.

[@stubstoo6331]

@@carywest9256 there's many pre national flags of the Confederacy. My favorite is from my state the Bonnie blue.

[@KillrMillr7]

Also known as the St Andrew cross.

[@volslover1504]

Im our Lodge we have an original company flag that has the compass and square on it. I thiught that was really neat.

[@patriciafeehan7732]

In the introduction to John Adams they show all early revolutionary flags. A very dramatic introduction.

[@FlagAnthem]

❤❤❤

[@dustinneely]

Does Custer hold the Civil War record for the most captured flags?

[@dustinneely]

@@amytaylor21395 thank you. Blessings. 😉

[@dustinneely]

​@@amytaylor21395Ohio. Just went to the Monroe County Museum in Michigan a few days back. They got a pretty amazing General Custer collection.

[@dhoover5480]

Missouri + Kentucky represent the 12th + 13th stars. Their leaders requested that Jefferson Davis allow them to join the cause, which he agreed to. The north essentially occupied these two slave states so heavily that they didn't recognize them as having seceded. And Lincoln offered big pay to men of these states to enlist. I have a confederate 3 dollar bill from Missouri, where my family lived since the 1830s + served with both the GAR + the CSA. A heartbreaking war that wouldn't have happened had the slaves been freed at the end of the Revolutionary War

[@maureendiver8970]

Ithink all together “ That that Civil War was really crazy . I don’t even realize “ Why “ did they fight. All those men at that time died for nothing that was going to be important to do . They should of just had a vote of the saving the slaves.

[@The45thpvi]

I’m wondering I have some civil war coins and three bullets from the battlefield of pickets charge would you guys be interested in them and they are not replicas I live right near Gettysburg

[@gloriawilson3241]

When they roll the flag it is called furl the flag. That tradition is done today. The flag was only unfurled with engagements to identify the unit.

[@larrybarber]

Love the vlog😂

[@BryanVanSant]

Rankin County!! My kin fought outta Mississippi..16th MS. Co. H

[@bertassellodavide1297]

Dixieland 💔

[@marissaawesome2422]

I live in Luray va. I need to buy one of those Confederate flags. Bring her back home to Va.

[@wirelessone2986]

They arent for sale typically and if they were you would be shocked at the price especially confederate in good condition

[@marissaawesome2422]

@@wirelessone2986 I figure $8,000 to $30,000 id say

[@vm.999]

❤

[@bettertruththanlie1075]

Potomak river actially exact Russian word- meaning a future closest your relative

[@Bix21-z3f]

OK so taking down statues but keeping flags?

[@wirelessone2986]

Taking down statues by mobs...hard to protect statues but buildings and museums arent in a town center waiting for a riot...a museum even full confederate items the cops would defend the building even over private property weird but true.

[@jacktheaviator4938]

I dont understand why they are not stored in an inert atmosphere, such as an argon pressurized cabinet. The natural fibre deteriorating is caused by oxidation and bacterial action, both of which could be stopped by inert gas.

[@alejandromartinezgarcia6468]

España fundo estados unidos y es parte de su historia aunque muchas persona de estados unidos no quiera verlo españa fue el pais que globalizo el mundo y unio los dos continente y rutas comerciales se le merece un respeto y honores de por vida

[@wirelessone2986]

Spain under Columbus?

[@julianG1212]

Dixie power

[@toothlesszilla9982]

Poor flagy 😢

[@chiefslinginbeef3641]

The removal of flags from everywhere....Is very upsetting to me. People just decide what it means to themselves then justify destruction of our heritage.

[@LucyFeissner-ud6cx]

Or incite the current - white - ignorance & 👺 hatred of African Americans .. fellow Americans 😢

[@wirelessone2986]

Whst are you talking about?

[@volslover1504]

​@@wirelessone2986talking about ignorant people taking flags down and monuments.

[@wirelessone2986]

@@volslover1504 OK,but the flags are still safe and being preserved and displayed in museums...I literally was concerned about that

[@NotOnDrugs]

Do y'all buy artifacts? I've got an *ORIGINAL* Confederate flag, out of NC. I'm in the states _ORIGINAL_ capitol. *_Lots & lots_* of Revolutionary War/Civil War original homes & artifacts here. Lots left to find, too.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We do not, we are a land preservation/education organization. You can maybe try museums or antique shops that focus on history items?

[@wirelessone2986]

@NotOnDrugs What do you have for a flag?Ive got items and there are buyers out there..I may be interested

[@NotOnDrugs]

@@wirelessone2986 omg. it wont let my comment stay up on here man. i'm trying to give you my email address so i can send you some pics

[@NotOnDrugs]

@@wirelessone2986 ronnie

[@NotOnDrugs]

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[@michaelmallal9101]

Think they're based on Scots flag. USSR Navy has a similar one too.

[@RodolfoBakugou]

The X. stars flag is the confederate flag