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. The beautifully embroidered and sequined flag (SC-10-90) was presented to the regiment upon its formation in the spring of 1861. The Fourth saw extensive service during the war, including deadly action in the Wheatfield of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Their presentation flag included the motto; “THE LADIES OF ADRIAN TO THE 4TH REGIMENT Defend it”.

The adoption took place as a part of a meeting of the Civil War Round Table of Southwest Michigan and included a viewing of the new film The Battle Flags of Michigan. Keith is the long serving President of the round table, and they have likewise adopted three other flags in our collection.

Thank you to the Chapmans and the Civil War Round Table of Southwest Michigan for the great and continued support.

Director VanAcker presenting an Executive Tribute and photograph of the Fourth Michigan battle flag to Keith Chapman.