The 17th Michigan Infantry Regiment
Save the Flags would like to thank the members of the Seventeenth Regiment of Michigan (a group of dedicated living historians) for their visit to the battle flag collection on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Thank You to The Everett Family
Save the Flags would like to thank The Everett family for their great help with the film premiere of The Battle Flags of Michigan on December 6, 2025.
The Miller’s Undying Support
Save the Flags would like to once again thank Bruce and Terri Miller for their undying support of the project after their adoption of flag SC-79-90.
Visit from the Michigan Army National Guard
Save the Flags was proud to host the Quarterly Commanders Meeting of the Michigan Army National Guard for a viewing of the battle flag collection on April 15, 2026.
Kenneth & Carol Baker’s Historic Donation
Save the Flags would like to thank Kenneth and Carol Baker for their recent donation of three historic ribbons associated with the 6th Michigan Infantry/Heavy Artillery Regiment.
A Flag with a Unique Story
Bruce and Terri Miller recently adopted the flag of the Third Brigade, First Division, 5th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac - a flag with a history unlike any other.
The John W. Hunter Questers
Save the Flags hosted the John W. Hunter Questers Chapter for a Capitol tour and a visit to the flag storage unit on March 18, 2026.
A Busy Weekend for Save the Flags!
A productive weekend for Save the Flags saw Director VanAcker traveling to Almont and Livonia for special events.
Gettysburg Foundation & the 24th Michigan Infantry
Gettysburg National Military Park Ranger Dan Welch recently presented on the involvement of the 24th Michigan Infantry and their flags as part of the Gettysburg Foundation 2026 Winter Lecture Series.
A Thank You for Continued Support
Our thanks to the MSU Retirees Association, Ruth and Jim Laugal, Rick Olsen, and the Abraham Lincoln Civil War Round Table of Plymouth for their support and interest in Save the Flags.
Ted & Faye Chamberlain Adoption
Ted and Faye Chamberlain of St. Joseph, Michigan have adopted the flag of the Third Brigade, First Division, 5th Corps of the Army of the Potomac.
Two Remarkable Ribbons
Terry and Linda McKinch have very generously donated to Save the Flags two ribbons associated with the Governor Henry Crapo Post No. 145 of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Michigan at Gettysburg Presentation
Michigan at Gettysburg was the theme of the presentation delivered at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Delta Township on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as a part of their Community Forum.
National History Day Competition
Save the Flags was happy to serve as a judge in one of the regional National History Day competitions held at the Bolls Campus in Grosse Pointe Woods this past Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Another Orphan Gets Adopted!
Save the Flags would like to thank Joel and Sue Bauder for their generous support and adoption of a previously unadopted flag carried by the 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
The Young Marines Visit the Flags
Save the Flags was honored by a visit to Lansing from The Young Marines of Lapeer County on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Professor Roger Rosentreter Adopts Three Flags
In December, 2025, visiting MSU Professor Roger Rosentreter adopted three Civil War flags and helped garner attention for flags never previously adopted.
Keith & Jill Chapman Flag Adoption
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Keith and Jill Chapman adopted a flag carried by the Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
Watch - The Battle Flags of Michigan
Following its unforgettable premiere held at the Capitol on December 6th, 2025, The Battle Flags of Michigan is now available to watch right from your couch!
Karla Christenson Adopts a Flag
On December 13, 2025, Karla Christenson adopted a flag of the Tenth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment.