A first national Confederate flag is now flying over the Anderson County Court House for the month of April, which has been deamed Confederate History and Heritage month by the State of Texas. The local Sons of Confederate Veterans got permission, and raised the flag as soon as they could. "It's a soldiers flag and that's what we pay honor to." Says Ronnie Hattfield. "About 100 yards from where we stand my great great grandfather got this flag from the citizens of Anderson County to walk down Lacy Street to go to war and he never came back," Hattfield said. "Today we have the opportunity to give the flag back to Anderson County and it's a great personal honor."
Also, as always, local protesters were there to counter the flag and our heritage. Kenneth Davidson, one of the protesters, commented "I have no problem with celebrating heritage and their roots. I have a problem with the flag."
Hattfield is hoping that the flag will encourage education about true Confederate history and the real reasons behind the War for Southern Independence.
Hello everyone, I am sure you all are aware that yesterday, April 9th 2011, was the 146th Anniversary of General Lee's surrender to General Grant. Accross the South, SCV events were held and many southerners lowered their Confederate flags to half mast in remembrance of the surrender. Just thought a quick post about this anniversary would be appropriate. 
