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For almost one-hundred years this flag had been displayed in this case. Unfortunately gravity and sunlight damaged the sensitive fabrics.  We recently had it conserved and now long may it stand, safely behind glass.  We invite you to celebrate the dedication and interpretation of the flag and it's history.  Friday April 12 at 4pm  For details click this link  here .  or  here .  Saturday, May 11 from 10:30 - 11:30 am  For details click this link  here .  add more detail history of it's preservation or just short summary with link to more details in another blog?  FOL paid $300 for assessment condition report and recommendations by Museum Textile Services $20,000 moose plate grant  thanks to ... list  NH State Council on the Arts,  etc.  This flag was used as a processional or parade flag by the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) to honor Civil War veterans. The GAR was a ... The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization of Civil War veterans, founded in 1866, based