Approximately a dozen individuals were being in attendance at the Fight of Pilot Knob State Historic Site’s plan “Fun With Flags” which was held on Friday, July 22nd. 

The presentation commenced with Christopher Warren introducing himself and conveying a minor of his track record (Grasp of Arts diploma in Civil War Military Heritage, Adjunct Heritage Professor at Mineral Place Higher education, and Civil War reenactor for the past 27 several years).

All through the system, Christopher spelled out that more Medals of Honor were awarded for the seize of Civil War flags than any other feat. 

He shared many interesting and tiny-recognised details about Civil War flags, like terminology, myths, and misconceptions. In addition, he gave particulars on different southern and exceptional device flags that had a connection to the Battle of Pilot Knob and the neighborhood spot. These kinds of as Generals Polk, Hardee, and Marmaduke experienced various flags that had been one of a kind to their troops.

Christopher’s presentation also bundled shots of extra than 50 primary Civil War flags that are however in existence. He also defined the significance of these flags and the distinctions concerning the several Union and Accomplice flags utilized in Missouri throughout the U.S. Civil War.

Some of the program’s highlights bundled shots of his terrific-excellent-good grandfather’s device flags. William S. Reed from Arcadia, MO experienced served in the 25th Missouri Infantry and later on the 1st Missouri Engineers.

In direction of the conclude of the system, Christopher opened it up for questions, to which the audience experienced a number of. The presentation was extremely insightful, and all those in attendance seriously appeared to delight in it.