Forwarded from Southern History
December 25, 1860, The Road to Sumter +105:
A New York Herald corespondent reported that The first “sovereignty flag” was raised over Charleston South Carolina. Yale University students from South Carolina also raised to flag over Yale’s Alumni Hall, in New Haven, Connecticut.
The “Sovereignty Flag” was the unofficial South Carolina State Flag from December 1860 – January 26, 1861. The 15 stars in the South Carolina flag represented the 15 states and territories below the Mason-Dickson line. The cross, except for its coloring, resembled the St. George Cross of England. The crescent was adopted from the Moultrie Flag representing the ancient Scottish Heraldry of “second sons” and the palmetto tree was added to the design. The palmetto represented the colonials defense of the palmetto-log fort on Sullivan’s Island against the British in 1776.
South Carolinian William Porcher Miles, the Confederate Congressman, and an officer under General Beuregard’s command, is said to have championed this design for a CSA battle flag after the first federal defeat at Manassas Virginia however, the St. Andrews Cross of Scotland design was selected instead.
A New York Herald corespondent reported that The first “sovereignty flag” was raised over Charleston South Carolina. Yale University students from South Carolina also raised to flag over Yale’s Alumni Hall, in New Haven, Connecticut.
The “Sovereignty Flag” was the unofficial South Carolina State Flag from December 1860 – January 26, 1861. The 15 stars in the South Carolina flag represented the 15 states and territories below the Mason-Dickson line. The cross, except for its coloring, resembled the St. George Cross of England. The crescent was adopted from the Moultrie Flag representing the ancient Scottish Heraldry of “second sons” and the palmetto tree was added to the design. The palmetto represented the colonials defense of the palmetto-log fort on Sullivan’s Island against the British in 1776.
South Carolinian William Porcher Miles, the Confederate Congressman, and an officer under General Beuregard’s command, is said to have championed this design for a CSA battle flag after the first federal defeat at Manassas Virginia however, the St. Andrews Cross of Scotland design was selected instead.
❤4
Forwarded from The Virginia Flaggers 🇸🇴
"As long as unselfish patriotism, Christian devotion and purity of character, and deeds of heroism shall command the admiration of men, Stonewall Jackson's name and fame will be reverenced." -- Jubal Early
🫡6
"The type of Southern civilization is peculiar and impressive. In
its progression and maturity, it will ripen into the symmetry of the
Greek, the compactness of the Roman, and the voluptuous elegance
of the Asiatic. It is made up of our history, character and municipal institutions. Long may it last, and long will it last, if we are but true to ourselves and our great mission. Our errand is a sacred
one, and if we but pursue it, our course must be prosperous, and our
influence upon future generations of men beautiful and beneficial, like
morning round the mountain spread." - Laurence M. Keitt
its progression and maturity, it will ripen into the symmetry of the
Greek, the compactness of the Roman, and the voluptuous elegance
of the Asiatic. It is made up of our history, character and municipal institutions. Long may it last, and long will it last, if we are but true to ourselves and our great mission. Our errand is a sacred
one, and if we but pursue it, our course must be prosperous, and our
influence upon future generations of men beautiful and beneficial, like
morning round the mountain spread." - Laurence M. Keitt
👍3❤1
Forwarded from Old Glory Club
Read the latest Old Glory Club article by guest contributor Old Cavalier:
https://open.substack.com/pub/oldgloryclub/p/reclaiming-lees-virginia
https://open.substack.com/pub/oldgloryclub/p/reclaiming-lees-virginia
Substack
Reclaiming Lee’s Virginia
Recognizing Virginia’s Multiplying Troubles
💯3