Monthly Archives: October 2012

Meeting of October 17, 2012

Mike Axelrod on “Flags of the Confederacy”

man doing a presentation

Mike Axelrod

Mike Axelrod had a great presentation, “The Flags of the Confederacy.” His program focused on the American roots and iconography of Confederate symbolism in its flags. By showing examples of flags from the independent republics (seceded states before they signed the Confederate Constitution), the three national Confederate flags (with variations), and many, and many regimental flags, Mike gave us a great, interesting, and educational presentation on a part of American history. If you were not there, you missed a great program. Continue reading