US Flag

Object/Artifact

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Historic Red Hook

Name/Title

US Flag

Entry/Object ID

2017.001.004

Description

US Flag. c 1900 45 Stars Flag made by hand by Muriel Hapeman, members of DAR. Muriel is Charlie Hapeman's grand mother. Presented to Red Hook Honor Guard during Bicentennial. 1976. Used in Bicentennial parades, 1st in Schenectady, Binghampton, Albany, Conn, New Jersey. Guard formed by Ed Finn and Howard (Sid) Delanoy in April 1951. Members were veterans who had to look halfway decent in uniform. Served at Military funerals. Had 5-20 men at a time.

Collection

Artifacts Collection