Man discovers historic flag error outside Md. State House
The Rev. Richardson Libby certainly has an unflagging dedication to history. Thanks to his perseverance, the right version of the Stars and Stripes is hanging inside the State House rotunda.
Libby, who lives across the street from the Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis, discovered that the flag thought to be an accurate reproduction of one made in 1783 was incorrect. The blue field of 13 eight-point stars should have been vertical instead of horizontal.
He worked with historians to rectify the situation over a period of several years, and the corrected banner was unveiled on Flag Day 2009.
"Being a history buff and a Colonial person, I feel very good (about it)," said Libby, who is scheduled to speak about the topic Tuesday at St. John's College as part of the school's lecture series.
Elaine Rice Bachmann, director of artistic property, exhibits and outreach at the Maryland State Archives, praised Libby's efforts, both in terms of the flag and his volunteerism....
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Libby, who lives across the street from the Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis, discovered that the flag thought to be an accurate reproduction of one made in 1783 was incorrect. The blue field of 13 eight-point stars should have been vertical instead of horizontal.
He worked with historians to rectify the situation over a period of several years, and the corrected banner was unveiled on Flag Day 2009.
"Being a history buff and a Colonial person, I feel very good (about it)," said Libby, who is scheduled to speak about the topic Tuesday at St. John's College as part of the school's lecture series.
Elaine Rice Bachmann, director of artistic property, exhibits and outreach at the Maryland State Archives, praised Libby's efforts, both in terms of the flag and his volunteerism....