From the December 30, 20215, (Princeton, N.J.) Town Topics.
The New Jersey State Museum unveiled 100 flags carried by New Jersey troops on Wednesday, Dec. 30. These are some of the most distinctive in the collection which have not been on display in a number of years.
Among them are the National Colors of the 3rd and 15th New jersey regiments, the guidon of the 3rd NJ Cavalry, the state colors of the 33rd and a rare General McAllister's headquarters flag of the Second New Jersey Brigade.
Over 20 members of the 15th NJ color guard were killed or wounded in 1864. The 33rd NJ flag was captured by Confederates at the Battle of Atlanta in July 1864 and then recaptured by New Jersey troops in North Carolina in May 1865.
The gallery also has a rotating Civil War exhibit featuring firearms, equipment, photos and documents.
The museum is located at 225 West State Street in Trenton.
--Old Secesh
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