“Chattanooga Colors”
New York State Capitol
November 2008 – October 2009

This exhibition presents seven conserved Civil War flags to commemorate the 145th anniversary of the battles for Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each flag serves as a silent testimonial to the courage displayed during the struggle to liberate Chattanooga, the “Gateway to the South.” This exhibit not only honors the over 3,700 citizen soldiers from New York State who followed their colors to faraway Tennessee, but it also presents the preserved, tangible reminders of their gallantry and sacrifice.

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The seven flags included within “Chattanooga Colors" are:

60th New York Volunteer Infantry – national color
136th New York Volunteer Infantry – guidon (2005.0002)
137th New York Volunteer Infantry – national color
143rd New York Volunteer Infantry – national color
154th New York Volunteer Infantry – regimental color
Battery I, 1st Artillery, New York Volunteers – guidon
“Loyal Ladies of Tennessee” – national flag

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