The Civil War Flag Collection of New Jersey

Get up close and personal with a rare collection of flags carried into battle by New Jersey’s Civil War soldiers and learn about our important role in the history of the War Between the States. New Jersey is one of the few states to actively display its Civil War flags, which were often returned to capital cities after the war. The flags change periodically, allowing visitors to experience new examples from the collection.

Hours:

Museum Galleries in the Department of State Building
225 West State Street, Trenton Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Closed Weekends & State Holidays

36th Regiment, (3rd Cavalry)
Silk, featuring unusual butterfly design, 1864
Courtesy of State Capital Joint Management Commission

3rd Infantry Regiment
Silk, featuring distinctive early-war style canton, 1861
Courtesy of State Capital Joint Management Commission

33rd Infantry Regiment
Silk, 1863
Courtesy of State Capital Joint Management Commission

Main Museum Building and Auditorium Galleries
205 West State Street, Trenton Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Closed Mondays & State Holidays