The Artist Preservation Group held it's for Art & Miniature Exhibition on August 7-9 in Gettysburg, PA. The show project was to raise funds to conserve the Battle flag of the 5th Alabama Battalion which was captured at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. The amount needed to conserve the flag was raised and is already at the conservator's. Mr. Bob Bradley, a curator with the Alabama Department of Archieves and History arranged for the flag to be on display during the weekend activities. The highlight of the weekend had to be the presentation of the check to Mr Bradley to cover the conservation costs. The ceremony was conducted at the "angle" which is located at the "highwater mark" on the battlefield. What made this event even more special is that the flag was brought to the field and was within 100-150 yards of where it was discovered under the body of an officer from the 1st Delaware Volunteers. The cover of the flag's protective container was removed for a for a few minutes so those in attendance could look at the color's return to the field where it was captured 146 years ago. It was a very moving event to say the least.

The Artist Preservation Group is a gathering of like-minded historical artists whose mission is to generate capital, through fundraising and donations, to aide in the preservation and restoration of threatened historical sites and/or artifacts.We are committed to using our artistic talents to actively support historical sites as they continue their dedication to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of events that shaped history.
For more information go to the Artist Preservation Group's website for more information on the group's activities.
http://www.artistpreservationgroup.com/