Last week saw another GREAT week of Flagging in the
Capital of the Confederacy.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Flaggers greeted visitors and staff at the Museum of the Confederacy, filling them in on the PC direction in which the museum has been heading, their refusal to fly a Confederate flag on the grounds at Appomattox, and their plans to merge the museum and her collections with the ultra PC Civil War Center at Tredegar and the Virginia Historical Society. Traffic was heavy both days, and we were able to hand out literature detailing the planned merger, and requesting that folks take a moment to contact Board Members and ask them to stop this plan before it became finalized.
On Thursday, August 8th, 10 Flaggers would gather on the Boulevard outside of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and 10 Flags would fly in place of the 2 that were removed from the Confederate Memorial Chapel by VMFA officials.
The weather was beautiful and response was overwhelmingly positive on this afternoon. Flagger Jimmy J filed the following report:
Just a few days later, on Saturday, August 10th, we were thrilled to have 15 Flaggers on the sidewalk at the VMFA throughout the afternoon, including some new faces! We were able to spread the line and cover several entrances... forwarding the colors, educating the public, and protesting the VMFA.
Late in the afternoon, a storm system moved through. Several Flaggers took shelter, rode the storm out, and returned to the sidewalk once the sky cleared!
The rainy weather meant that conversations were few, but those the Flaggers talked to overwhelmingly agreed that Confederate flags SHOULD be returned to the Confederate Memorial Chapel.
More photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.264838393641453.1073741917.186485551476738&type=1
This week, we will be Flagging the VMFA at 200 N. Boulevard on Tuesday, August 13th, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday, August 17th, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
We will be flagging the Museum of the Confederacy, 1201 East Clay St, Wednesday, August 14th, 11;30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Consider joining us, and be a part of those taking a stand for our Confederate Veterans, and the flags under which they fought and died.
RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!
Grayson Jennings
Va Flaggers
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Tuesday, August 13th: Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.mWednesday, August 14th: Flagging the MOC, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15th: Susan will be traveling to Emporia to speak at the monthly meeting of the John. R. Chambliss, Jr. Camp # 1779, SCV, 7:30 p.m., at the Emporia Library.
Saturday, August 17th: Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 28th: SAVE THE DATE, I-95 Battle Flag Flag Raising/Dedication
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Flaggers greeted visitors and staff at the Museum of the Confederacy, filling them in on the PC direction in which the museum has been heading, their refusal to fly a Confederate flag on the grounds at Appomattox, and their plans to merge the museum and her collections with the ultra PC Civil War Center at Tredegar and the Virginia Historical Society. Traffic was heavy both days, and we were able to hand out literature detailing the planned merger, and requesting that folks take a moment to contact Board Members and ask them to stop this plan before it became finalized.
On Thursday, August 8th, 10 Flaggers would gather on the Boulevard outside of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and 10 Flags would fly in place of the 2 that were removed from the Confederate Memorial Chapel by VMFA officials.
The weather was beautiful and response was overwhelmingly positive on this afternoon. Flagger Jimmy J filed the following report:
More photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.264453827013243.1073741916.186485551476738&type=1
Just a few days later, on Saturday, August 10th, we were thrilled to have 15 Flaggers on the sidewalk at the VMFA throughout the afternoon, including some new faces! We were able to spread the line and cover several entrances... forwarding the colors, educating the public, and protesting the VMFA.
Late in the afternoon, a storm system moved through. Several Flaggers took shelter, rode the storm out, and returned to the sidewalk once the sky cleared!
The rainy weather meant that conversations were few, but those the Flaggers talked to overwhelmingly agreed that Confederate flags SHOULD be returned to the Confederate Memorial Chapel.
More photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.264838393641453.1073741917.186485551476738&type=1
This week, we will be Flagging the VMFA at 200 N. Boulevard on Tuesday, August 13th, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday, August 17th, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
We will be flagging the Museum of the Confederacy, 1201 East Clay St, Wednesday, August 14th, 11;30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Consider joining us, and be a part of those taking a stand for our Confederate Veterans, and the flags under which they fought and died.
RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!
Grayson Jennings
Va Flaggers
Check out our Confederate and Family Friendly Search Engine... www.confederatearchives.com
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
Tuesday, August 13th: Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.mWednesday, August 14th: Flagging the MOC, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15th: Susan will be traveling to Emporia to speak at the monthly meeting of the John. R. Chambliss, Jr. Camp # 1779, SCV, 7:30 p.m., at the Emporia Library.
Saturday, August 17th: Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 28th: SAVE THE DATE, I-95 Battle Flag Flag Raising/Dedication
Sunday, September 29th :
SAVE THE DATE, Va Flaggers 2nd
Anniversary
Celebration/Picnic
April 19, 2014:
Susan will be traveling to Quincy, FL to speak at the
Confederate Memorial Day Service at the Soldier's Cemetery, sponsored by the
Finley's Brigade, SCV.
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