“1861: Banners for Glory”
New York State Capitol
July 2011 – June 2012

This exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War by showcasing eight historic flags from the New York State Battle Flag Collection. The flags date to the war’s dramatic opening in 1861 and illustrate the patriotic devotion and courage displayed by New Yorkers as a once–united country unraveled into armed conflict. Banners for Glory honors the 100,000 soldiers from the Empire State who rallied around the flag in 1861, and identifies the diverse group of men and women responsible for these inspirational and expressive emblems.

Support for this exhibition and related programs has been provided by The Coby Foundation

Guided tours of the exhibit are now available. Learn more here.

View of the gallery showing the Marshall House Flag	View of the gallery showing a national color carried by the 7th Regiment, NYS Militia (left), and the “Prince of Wales” flag carried by the 69th Regiment, NYS Militia (center)

The exhibition includes the following flags:

2nd Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers - standard
7th Regiment, NY State Militia - national color
20th Regiment, NY State Militia - regimental color
40th New York Volunteers - national color
69th Regiment, NY State Militia “Prince of Wales” flag
The Marshall House Flag
Fort Albany Flag
United States national flag from April 19, 1861

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