Confederate Memorial Chapel Vigil/Protest Update/Call To Action

The VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has chosen to ignore the request of hundreds of citizens to cancel or relocate the disrespectful light and sound "funhouse" show scheduled at the Confederate Memorial Chapel this weekend, and is moving forward with its plans to host the event.

http://wric.com/2015/11/11/va-flaggers-outraged-call-weekend-art-exhibit-at-confederate-memorial-chapel-disrespectful/

http://wtvr.com/2015/11/10/va-flaggers-to-protest-inlight-exhibit-at-confederate-chapel-outside-vmfa/

The Va Flaggers will hold candlelight vigils/protests during the event and invite you to join us as we stand for our Veterans.

Friday, November 13, 7:00 pm - Midnight
Saturday, November 14, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Please feel free to join us for as long or as little as you can attend.  We will have candles and folks designated to help anyone who needs assistance.

Please feel free to email us with any questions.  info@vaflaggers.com

If you have not done so already, please call or email these folks and ask them to change the venue or cancel the event:

Contact information:

Alex Nyerges, VMFA Director/CEO (804) 340-1500, alex.nyerges@vmfa.museum

Bill Royall, President, Board of Trustees, VMFA:  bill@royall.com

Governor Terry McAuliffe, (804)786-2211

Email the Governor here:  https://governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/Communicating-with-the-governors-office

Virginia Flaggers

P.O. Box 547

Sandston VA 23150

info@vaflaggers.com

Our Time Is Now

As Southerners, we are taught (rightly so) that our chief responsibility is to be a good Christian and conduct ourselves as ladies and gentlemen. Somewhere during reconstruction, this was twisted to the point where many take it to mean we are not supposed to cause a “fuss” or do anything that might upset anyone. This kind of thinking has worked well to keep us "in line".

I disagree. Lee and Jackson were no doormats, and next to my Daddy and Billy Graham, two of the most Godly men to walk the earth. My God...and my ancestors… did not give me a spirit of timidity...but one of boldness and unwavering courage.
1 Timothy 1:7

RISE UP SOUTHERNERS…our time is NOW!

Susan Hathaway
Virginia Flaggers

VMFA Announces Plans to Turn Confederate Memorial Chapel lnto a "Trippy Funhouse"

"In this place, I will give thee peace...Thus saith the Lord of Hosts. This Chapel is dedicated to the memory of the Confederate dead."   Inscription above the pulpit, Confederate Memorial Chapel, Richmond, VA.

 

 Most of you are aware that the Va Flaggers were organized following the forced removal of Confederate Battle Flags from the Confederate Memorial Chapel by officials of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA).  The Confederate Memorial Chapel is one of two buildings that remain from the RE LEE Camp #1 Old Soldiers Home, which served homeless and destitute Confederate Veterans.  The Veterans themselves donated the land for the art museum, with the promise from the Commonwealth that the remainder of the grounds would be set aside as Confederate Memorial Park for perpetuity.   

Years (and hundreds of broken promises) later, the VMFA, with a wink and a nod from the Governor's office, has stolen the land that was designated for a memorial park to build a parking deck, ripped the flags off of the Confederate Memorial Chapel, kicked the Sons of Confederate Veterans out of the Chapel so that they could offer their own interpretation of OUR history, and actively worked to silence those who dared to speak out against their disgraceful actions. 

If there was any question as to how the VMFA and the Commonwealth were going to interpret our history moving forward, the answer has come swiftly, and painfully:

Confederate Chapel to Get Trippy Makeover During InLight

NEXT weekend, November 13^th and 14^th, artists will probe the socio-political significance of the CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, by turning the memorial into a trippy funhouse.. Yes, you read that correctly, ¦a TRIPPY FUNHOUSE.

In case you think we are exaggerating, or making this up...please read for yourself here:  http://www.styleweekly.com/Studi/archives/2015/11/01/confederate-chapel-to-get-trippy-makeover-during-inlight

The sacred Chapel, where Veterans who had answered the Commonwealth's call to defend her and were left PENNILESS and ALONE in their old age, sat each week to worship, and gathered to say final farewells to their compatriots as one by one the men passed from this life onto the next, until the last Veteran died in 1949 ... is going to be turned into a FUNHOUSE of lights and sound at the hands of the VMFA, and under the leadership of the Governor'soffice.

As far as we are concerned, allowing this kind of desecration of this consecrated memorial is intentional and no different than if VMFA officials or the Governor of Virginia walked out to Hollywood Cemetery and urinated on the graves of our Confederate dead.

We can't help but ask: are you mad enough YET? 

The Virginia Flaggers plan on attending/protesting the Trippy Dippy Light Show.  We will have a candlelight vigil/flagging at the Chapel, with photos of the Veterans who lived and died on the grounds of the Old Soldiers' home.  We hope hundreds will join us, Friday, November 13^th, 7:00 p.m. -  Midnight, and Saturday, November 14^th, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Come when you can, stay for as long as you can, and be a part of those taking a stand against what we feel is a direct and intentional slap in the face of the thousands of us whose ancestors served the Confederacy. 

We are also asking everyone to contact the VMFA and the Governor and tell them how upset you are that they dare to desecrate a Confederate Memorial Chapel in this manner.and ask them to cancel this show IMMEDIATELY and preserve the honor and dignity of the Confederate Memorial Chapel.

Contact information:

Alex Nyerges, VMFA Director/CEO (804) 340-1500, alex.nyerges@vmfa.museum

Governor Terry McAuliffe, (804)786-2211 Email the Governor here: https://governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/Communicating-with-the-governors-office

In the meantime, we will continue our twice weekly flagging of the VMFA, THIS SATURDAY, November 5^th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Join us on the Boulevard as we protest the removal of the Confederate Battle Flags, forward the colors in memory and honor of the Confederate Veterans who lived and died on the grounds of the Old Soldiers' Home, and change hearts and minds in the Capital of the Confederacy.

Grayson Jennings

Va Flaggers

Hoax "Anonymous" Hate List Makes False Accusations

We received word late last night that my name… and the names of several other Virginia Flaggers… were included on a list of names that is being circulated as a “confirmed” list of KKK members, revealed by the internet group “Anonymous”.

The list also includes members of the Va Division, SCV, and two past Commanders in Chief, among others.

It is obvious to anyone of reasonable intelligence that this list is NOT anything that the “real” Anonymous would have released. The personal information is nothing more than that which any citizen can find in a simple google search, is riddled with sophomoric errors, and the links cited all refer back to the hate bloggers who have nothing of substance to offer.

There is absolutely NO proof offered that any of the people on the list have any connection to the Klan, in any way, shape, or form.

I can also speak for myself to say that I have never been a member of any such organization, never known anyone who was, and have never even heard of anyone who has. Anyone who knows me knows full well how laughable this accusation truly is, but I have no desire to parade my personal life on display in an attempt to prove anything to these people. I am comfortable letting my words, deeds, and actions speak for me, and have little concern for the ignorant assumptions and opinions of people so wholly unconnected to me or mine.

What is also obvious is that this list is a cruel and vicious hoax. By publishing the personal information of the most vocal and outspoken Southern Heritage activists, and labeling them as “KKK members”, these people have incited some of the most sadistic and hateful attacks and threats that we have ever witnessed. They even went so far as to publish the names of my children. All of this with one purpose in mind… to intimidate and silence those who have the unmitigated gall to disagree with their version of “truth”, and who are unwilling to go away quietly.

We are working with local, state and federal authorities to track down the source of this defamation, and to investigate the threats that have been received as a result of this false post.

Please reference this link, which clearly proves the fraudulent nature of this “list”… http://pastebin.com/it6a2r4g

This latest assault serves, once again, to accentuate the clear and very real differences between those of us who have decided to take a public stand for our Confederate Ancestors, and those who are clearly threatened by our very existence. 

My response can be best summed up in one of my favorite Jane Austen quotes:

"My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me."

Susan Hathaway

Virginia Flaggers

Massive Battle Flag Raised in Danville After Judge's Decision in Monument Desecration Lawsuit

The Virginia Flaggers are thrilled to announce the completion of our latest Interstate Memorial Battle Flag project. Earlier today, a 20' x 30' battle flag was raised on a 90' pole on the Danville Expressway. 

 

This memorial, erected on private property leased by the Virginia Flaggers, is a direct response to the ruling yesterday by Danville Circuit Court Judge James Reynolds, who dismissed a suit filed against the City of Danville after City Council passed an ordinance which violated state law and was specifically designed to allow City Council to remove the Third National Confederate flag from the Veteran's monument on the grounds of the Sutherlin Mansion, the Last Capitol of the Confederacy. 

http://www.godanriver.com/news/danville/confederate-flag-will-not-return-to-grounds-of-sutherlin-mansion/article_92755d40-7e59-11e5-86a1-b37da377287d.html

While attorneys and plaintiffs in the case consider their options in appealing the ruling and/or filing new litigation, we have joined with the citizens of Danville to take the fight to the streets. Thanks to an outpouring of financial support and the dedication and hard work of Danville residents and supporters, the flag raised today is the FIFTH massive Roadside Memorial Battle Flag raised in and around Danville since the tiny 3x5 flag at the Sutherlin Mansion was removed.

These Memorial Flag sites, and the others in development across Danville, are just one phase of a battle plan that is being developed and implemented to assure that the Confederate Veterans who fought to defend Danville and the Commonwealth, and our proud history and heritage will not be desecrated by the cowardly acts of politicians and scalawags who pander to the PC demands of the ignorant and hateful few. 

We have only just begun to fight.

 

The flag raised today, our 13^th raised in the Commonwealth since the fall of 2013, was dedicated to the Glory of God, and in memory and honor of our Confederate Heroes. She will serve as a living breathing memorial, and a 24/7 reminder that there are still those of use with Confederate blood flowing through our veins who will not sit idly by while our heritage is attacked, history is erased, and our Veterans become the subject of derision Gen. Cleburne warned us about over 150 years ago.

"For every flag removed, a thousand more will rise to take its place."

Susan Hathaway

Va Flaggers

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Sandston VA 23150

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Wrong-headed Protests Continue

 "There is no denying that statue represents men who fought for...murder and systematic racism..." ~ Pretty blonde CAROLINA student, protesting with Black Lives Matter activists today, referring to Silent Sam, the monument on campus to honor the UNC students who gave their lives on the field of honor defending the Old North State. 

 "Murder...and systematic racism"...SERIOUSLY...?!?!?

Silent Sam Vandalized

"HEY HEY! HO HO! That racist statue's got to go!" Chanted the BLM crowd. 

 "Racist" statue?
 
Thank you, Nikki Haley! Your shining example of cowardly behavior and pandering has set the stage for this kind of vicious and idiotic behavior.

We will not be silenced. We will not stand down. Silent Sam...and the Memory of those brave young students...is protected by state law...and the will of the people of North Carolina.

GOD SAVE THE SOUTH!

The Virginia Flaggers

I-64 Savage's Station Kershaw's Brigade Memorial Battle Flag Raised in Sandston, Virginia

At a private ceremony in Henrico County this morning, the Virginia Flaggers raised our 12th Roadside Memorial Battle Flag, and the first on Interstate 64 in Virginia. On land leased from a private citizen, a 10' x 15' Army of Tennessee Battle Flag was raised on a 50' pole to the cheers and shouts of those in attendance.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk9MoG9KhTk&feature=player_embedd 

As of late last night, the forecast was for steady rain all day in the Richmond area, but we planned to raise the flag rain or shine, and prepared for a downpour. As the 10:00 scheduled start time approached, we were amazed and thankful that the rain tapered off to the point that after a few sprinkles at the very beginning, the rain completely held off for our ceremony! We were blessed to have Rev. Dr. Herman White bring the keynote message, and bagpipe music by PipeMajor David Hinton added beauty and reverence to the dedication and flag raising. We counted among those in attendance, supporters who had traveled from as far away as Missouri...and TEXAS... to join us for this weekend's events!

This location has high visibility from both west and east bound lanes... and with traffic counts of 70,000+ reported daily, and its close proximity to the Capital of the Confederacy... will be a very visible reminder to citizens, tourists, and all who see her, of Richmond's rich Confederate heritage and history.

 

Those of you who have followed our Interstate Battle Flag installations know that we have been absolutely blown away by the way God has led us to sites that are not only highly visible, but have significant historical relevance. This site is no exception.

A few months ago, I heard that someone had raised a flag on I-64 in Sandston. I rode by the property on 64, and even though it was a small flag on a small pole, I was excited to discover that it could STILL see it from the interstate. I contacted the person responsible and asked if they would be interested in having a larger pole installed with a larger flag. The response was a resounding YES!

Of course, we were thrilled to have a large flag going up on such a great spot on Interstate 64. I was unprepared, however, for what we discovered when we began researching the property and its significance during the War Between the States, specifically its relevance to the Savage's Station Battle, June 29, 1862.

Not only is our flag site sitting squarely on the Southern end of the actual battlefield, but by overlaying present day maps with maps from the battle field, we discovered that the flag will fly over what once was the field that Kershaw's Brigade charged across at 5:00 p.m that evening!

This discovery led us to name the flag in honor of Gen. Kershaw.

The flag was dedicated today to the Glory of God, and in memory and honor of our Confederate Heroes. She will serve as a living, breathing memorial, and a 24/7 reminder that there are still those of use with Confederate blood flowing through our veins who will not sit idly by while our heritage is attacked, history is erased, and our Veterans become the subject of derision Gen. Cleburne warned us about over 150 years ago.

"The world shall yet decide, in truth's clear far-off light
That the Soldiers who wore the gray and rode with Lee, were in the right."

Va Flaggers I-64 Savage's Station, Kershaw's Brigade Memorial Battle Flag, as seen from Westbound Interstate 64

The Virginia Flaggers Memorial Battle Flag projects are made possible by financial support from across the Commonwealth and beyond. We currently have numerous additional Memorial Battle Flag projects in various stages of development, and a waiting list for flags that grows longer with each new attack on our history and heritage.

Aerial photo courtesy of Tredegar DroneWorks:

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Post ceremony aerial video by Tredegar Drone Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4olE4vr15-oÂ

"For every flag removed, a thousand more will rise to take its place."

Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers