Our Union Forever:
California’s Role in the Civil War.
California State Capitol Museum
May 22, 2009 to May 23, 2010
On May 22, the California State Capitol Museum unveils a visually powerful exhibit “Our Union Forever: California’s Role in the Civil War.” This exhibit explores California's political, financial, and military support of Abraham Lincoln and the preservation of the Union. It also honors the extraordinary efforts of the thousands of California citizens who supported and sacrificed for the Union in a variety of ways. “Our Union Forever” will be on display in the Museum’s Attorney General Exhibit Room and will continue through May 23, 2010. Opening on the same date, visitors can also see a remarkable and unique collection of Civil War flags from the Capitol Historic Flag Collection on display in the Library Exhibit Room.
California’s Role in the Civil War.
California State Capitol Museum
May 22, 2009 to May 23, 2010
On May 22, the California State Capitol Museum unveils a visually powerful exhibit “Our Union Forever: California’s Role in the Civil War.” This exhibit explores California's political, financial, and military support of Abraham Lincoln and the preservation of the Union. It also honors the extraordinary efforts of the thousands of California citizens who supported and sacrificed for the Union in a variety of ways. “Our Union Forever” will be on display in the Museum’s Attorney General Exhibit Room and will continue through May 23, 2010. Opening on the same date, visitors can also see a remarkable and unique collection of Civil War flags from the Capitol Historic Flag Collection on display in the Library Exhibit Room.