Revolutionary War battle flags to be displayed in Williamsburg
Four Revolutionary War battle flags that were spirited away to Britain more than 200 years ago as battle trophies will find their way to Virginia soon.
Colonial Williamsburg officials announced today that the flags –- three that flew over the 3rd Virginia Detachment, and a Connecticut cavalry flag -- will go on view Dec. 22 through Jan. 9, 2009, in the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. The display is a coup. The flags were owned by the descendants of a British officer for more than two centuries, then sold in a New York City auction last year to an anonymous bidder for nearly $17.4 million. After the sale, it was unclear whether the public would get to see them again.
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Colonial Williamsburg officials announced today that the flags –- three that flew over the 3rd Virginia Detachment, and a Connecticut cavalry flag -- will go on view Dec. 22 through Jan. 9, 2009, in the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. The display is a coup. The flags were owned by the descendants of a British officer for more than two centuries, then sold in a New York City auction last year to an anonymous bidder for nearly $17.4 million. After the sale, it was unclear whether the public would get to see them again.