My local library had this piece of history on display. It was made in 1865 in Spartanburg by African-American citizens grateful for the American (Union) soldiers there to keep the peace and to ensure civil rights were being enforced in the local area.
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Hooray for preservationists.
really interesting Adam!
That's pretty cool.
1865 wow.
That simple flag says so much!
Awesome!
Interesting but why change history? In 1865 the words "African-American"
were not heard of!!!
It is good to know that the flag was so carefully preserved.
Colin
This is such a meaningful part of history.
Wow that is pretty incredible!
Very cool that your library has it on display. It still looks really good for how old it is too.
A perfect thing to post on MLK day!
According to the library’s video about the flag, the freed slaves gave the Union soldiers a picnic in appreciation for liberating them and the flag was carried in parade through Spartanburg to the picnic grounds by the Union soldiers and Freddie slaves.
The last comment should have read freed slaves.
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