The New Jersey State Museum will hold a special unveiling of 100 historic flags carried by New Jersey’s troops during the Civil War on Wednesday, December 30 at noon. The flags are some of the most distinctive in the collection and have not been on display for a number of years. Included will be the national colors of the 3rd and 15th Infantry regiments, the state colors of the 33rd Infantry regiment, a guidon from the 3rd cavalry, and a rare General McAllister’s headquarters Second New Jersey Brigade flag. 

Over 20 members of the 15th New Jersey’s color guard fell dead or wounded during the bloody battles of 1864 while defending the flags that are to be displayed. The regimental flag of the 33rd Infantry regiment is especially interesting because it was captured by Confederates at the battle of Atlanta in July 1864 and then was recaptured by New Jersey Union troops in North Carolina in May 1865.

The gallery also features a rotating exhibit of Civil War firearms, equipment, photographs, and military documents. The New Jersey State Museum is located at 225 West State Street in Trenton.

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