Darien Historical Society Flag Exhibit Opens Thursday

DARIEN, CT — From the Darien Historical Society: Three cheers for the Red, White & Blue! A new exhibit at the Darien Historical Society is celebrating its unique collection of antique flags. “Long May She Wave: The Evolution of the Flag,” opens on Thursday, January 18, and tells the story of “Old Glory” and includes a timeline showing how Darien’s history is reflected in events from our nation’s past.

“Visiting this exhibit will be like taking a walk through time,” said Maggie McIntire, executive director of the Society. “Not only will you be able to see these magnificent flags from the town’s past, but also how key events happening in the United States influenced Darien’s own story,”

Spanning from pre-colonial days to the year 1960, when the 50 th star was officially added, the exhibit will feature photographs, a soundtrack with music and voices from the past, and a lecture series on subjects relating to the flag’s history. An interactive portion will challenge viewers to design a 51-star flag and also to write in a journal about a time when the flag stirred a strong emotion.

The “Long May She Wave” exhibit will run through March 13 and can be viewed during the Society’s open hours and during lectures. The exhibit is free for members, Darien’s First Responders, Teachers and Students. The cost for non-members will be $5.

The Darien Historical Society tells the story of our town, and with your help we’ll write the next chapter.

The Darien Historical Society wishes to thank its generous exhibit sponsors to date: Abercrombie, Burns, McKiernan & Company Insurance, Atria Senior Living of Darien, Barrett Bookstore, Christie’s Quilting Boutique, Geary Gallery, M3 Messenger, Ring's End of Darien and Signarama of Stamford. Media Sponsors: Darien Times & WSHU Public Radio.

For more information, or to sponsor the exhibit, please call 203.655-9233 or visit our website www.darienhistorical.org.

Photo credit: Darien Historical Society