WILDWOOD CREST – The Wildwood Crest Library will hold a dedication ceremony to honor an American flag of historical significance Oct. 29 at 3 p.m.
According to a release, the Cape May County Library came to possess a 45-star flag from the community collection box for worn or forgotten flags in the lobby of the Wildwood Crest Library.
In cooperation with the North Wildwood Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5941, VFW members arrange for the reuse or proper retirement of American flags.
The identity of the person who dropped off the flag is unknown.
The 45-star flag became the official United States flag on July 4, 1896, and flew under the terms of three presidents until 1908.
Post 5941 Commander Joseph Orlando believes that this flag may have possibly honored the coffin of a Civil War veteran, a war that claimed 630,000 lives. The flag had light repairs done for framing but remains a flag that represented the country.
The dedication will take place in the lobby of the Wildwood Crest Library where light refreshments will be served. The ceremony is open to all. Military members are encouraged to attend.
