GDG- Pa CW flags

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I found this announcement at the Pa web site - for those in the area and can take off in the middle of the week!  I have been to the flag storage facility and it is incredible to view.  

Paula

PA CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SHOWCASES STATE CIVIL WAR FLAGS WITH OPEN HOUSE EVENT 
HARRISBURG, PA— In honor of the memory of our nation's fallen soldiers and the proud heritage of our country's flag, The Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee will host an open house to showcase the State's collection of Civil War flags in conjunction with Flag Day beginning on June 12 and running through June 14, 2006. The open house will be held at the Committee's flag conservation and storage facility, located at 10th and Market Streets in Harrisburg. Free guided tours and a souvenir poster will be offered between 9 am and 3 pm for Civil War enthusiasts and the general public alike. For more information call 717-783-6484. 
When the Capitol Preservation Committee was created in 1982, one of its first endeavors was addressing the need to preserve Pennsylvania's collection of 377 Civil War and 22 Spanish-American War battle flags. These flags had been on display in the Capitol's main rotunda since 1914. Concern over their deteriorating condition prompted the establishment of the Civil War "Save the Flags" project. 
The work included not only physical treatment, but also documentation of the flags and research into their historical significance. Raising private funds encouraged public participation in supporting this important collection. With the success of the flag preservation project, other states have followed Pennsylvania's lead and begun similar programs to conserve their flag collections. 
Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Clymer said, "The Committee's conservation facility is just a few blocks from the Capitol and serves as a unique resources for the public by providing supervised access to the flags. These historic state treasures are stored in a stable temperature and humidity-controlled environment, while accommodating visitors who would like to see the public collection. The Capitol Preservation Committee is honored to be the custodian of this important historic collection and to be able to share them with the public."