Confederate Flag

The author, a Daughter of the Confederacy, reflects on her family’s legacy and her role in creating the first Confederate flag. Following the loss of her father, her mother, a prominent figure, instilled a strong sense of patriotism and knowledge in her children. Amid the rising tensions of 1860, they actively supported the Confederate cause, with the author assisting in the sewing of the first flag for their local military unit. The moment was marked by community pride and a sense of duty during a time of war.