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05/29/2026

Cantons of Freedom

During the Civil War, the US National Colors seen carried by each and every Federal regiment varied greatly. This was due to the lack of exact standard regulations in regards to the canton and star arrangement on the National Colors. These are just the primary examples seen during the war from the army depots and contractors though many, many more made specially by the citizens of regimental hometowns, especially early in the war, saw field service. Stickers, posters, and apparel coming soon!

05/27/2026

Orders from last week and over the weekend including a few heading over to Ireland and the UK! Thanks for keeping me busy!

05/25/2026

Today we honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion
We thank and salute the fallen and hope their stories never fade

05/24/2026

“Remember Ellsworth”

Killed in Alexandria, Virginia after removing a Confederate National Flag from atop the Marshal House as the Federal army began its occupation of the town. A personal friend of President Lincoln and a national militia icon, “Remember Ellsworth” became one of the first battle cries for the northern war effort.

05/22/2026

The next addition to the Units Series, the Stonewall Brigade “Men of the Valley”. This famed brigade of the Army of Northern Virginia was originally commanded by Thomas J Jackson; “Stonewall Jackson” himself though he regularly stated that name belonged to the brigade and not to him. These men of the valley fought from First Manassas to Appomattox as well as in the Shenandoah Valley, their home, in 1862 and 1864. Being the nucleus of the Stonewall Division, they were the pride unit of their fallen commander and of Lee’s army.

This design features a stonier quality with a stonewall border with a keystone in each corner to represent the starting of the battle flags distinctive cross. In the middle are the mountain ranges that make up the Shenandoah (Allegheny, Massanutten, and Blue Ridge) with Jackson himself front and center based off the statue that used to be at VMI but now resides at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market.

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05/21/2026

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather this weekend, the festival has been postponed. Some indoor events are still happening but that does not include myself and the other outdoor vendors. When a new date is announced I’ll post here. In the mean time I am still hoping to set up a few more times this year. If you know of any craft fairs or festivals or similar events between Virginia and southern Pennsylvania let me know! Thanks!

Getting organized and prepped for Newtown Heritage Festival here in Stephens City on Saturday! Hopefully the rain isn’t too bad but for now we’re still a go. I’ll be set up starting at 10am! Hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

The newest addition to the Civil War 165 as we approach the anniversary of the death of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth. The Federal Eagle crowns a the federal shield containing a portrait of Colonel Ellsworth surrounded by 34 stars. This design is based on a period piece of patriotic letter art.

Prior to the war, Ellsworth gained national fame by training and drilling Zouave style militia units across the north. After the firing on Fort Sumter and President Lincoln’s call for 75,000 volunteers, Ellsworth raised the 11th New York Volunteers “the Fire Zouaves”. Ellsworth and some of his men could observe the large Confederate National flag raised above the Marshall House across the Potomac in Alexandria. The inn’s proprietor James Jackson claimed the flag would only come down over his dead body. Federal forces marched into Alexandria on May 24, 1861. Ellsworth and his men entered the inn, proceeded to the roof and cut down the flag. As they reached the bottom of the stairs, Jackson ambushed them and fired one barrel of his shotgun into Ellsworth chest. The other barrels shot missed as Jackson was shot in the face and bayoneted by Private Francis Brownell. “Remember Ellsworth” became an early battle cry for the federal army.

05/18/2026

Preview of this Friday’s release!
New brigade
New Civil War 165

05/15/2026

A few updated designs on some of the brigade series including a full refresh of the Philadelphia Brigade and a variant for the Irish Brigade! Next Friday I will be releasing my new Ellsworth design as well as a new brigade design. For those who kept track of my story the other day, you got a hint as to what that southern brigade may be.

05/12/2026

Next addition to the Civil War 165 series. Remember Ellsworth

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