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There are many misconceptions when it comes to the history of flags, and Gene Oakley is working to fix these. He went over some of these at a historical presentation recently and brought to light many interesting things. For example, the flag we associate with the Confederacy was actually simply a battle flag, the official […]

To help close out the The Civil War Music Heritage Gathering and Encampment, a number of Civil-War Era musicians performed one last concert. Those who performed included The Balladeers, who have performed for over 15 years, Allan Brenner, who has drawn a crowd from as far as Cairo, and The Proper Ladies, who performed a

In New Orleans, an annual art event was interrupted when around 30 protesters blocked an intersection and used bullhorns to lead chants against white supremacy. The protest wasn’t of the event, but a call to remove several Confederate monuments from the city. The protest was soon broken up, but city officials want to remove four

In Charleston, The Cumberland Presbyterian Church is working to preserve history. Their original building is thought to have been used as a Civil War hospital and many artifacts have been found on the property. In addition to preserving these artifacts great effort has been taken to preserve the church’s original pews, pulpit, and windows. In

New controversy is surrounding the Gadsden flag. This flag that features the words, “Don’t tread on me” from the Revolutionary war times is now popular in limited government groups. The wearing of this flag in the workplace could now be considered harassment just as the wearing of the confederate flag in the workplace. How do

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, members of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans group are suing the city to protest the mayor’s recent banning of the Confederate flag during the annual Christmas parade. The group is citing the ban as unconstitutional, while the mayor has claimed he is banning the flag due to many citizens viewing

A recent posting on the site Conservative Daily Post has claimed that Attorney General Loretta Lynch has ordered all Confederate flag tattoos removed; however, this claim has been shown as patently false. In fact, the Attorney General has no ability to force American citizens to engaged in tattoo removal, regardless of the tattoo subject. Loretta Lynch:

Two former gang members align with confederate flag wielding group. The pairing is controversial as the two men are black. The supporters of the confederate flag, consisting of white Americans, are very supportive and present the two men with a rebel flag in summation of their initiation. The event is seemingly positive with no malice

The confederate flag is a controversial topic. The stance on the issue appears to be split down the middle with some stating it represents bigotry and others claiming it symbolizes freedom to express themselves. The county event will feature massive confederate flags and their sale. Some are urging the community to boycott the fair. Confederate flag

Civil War re-enactment is an event that takes place in parts of the US. It is a unique way to understand history from a different perspective. There are several notes on the scent of certain eras with the Civil War era being described as earthy. The re-enactments are a different way to engage the community