Patriotism
at the turn of the century
There were many ways our ancestors had to show pride in their country. There were parades with colors flying in every direction, festive floats and bands playing familiar pieces. Groups of people dressed in patriotic attire. School children and their teachers planning for a human flag display. People collecting cards with a patriotic theme. If you would like to contribute your photo and/or story to this page, please email me. |
Young Adair County Women show their patriotism in the late 1800's.
The woman to the far right in the last row is Jennie May Kilpatrick,
who will, in a few years, become the bride of Walter Andrew Piper.
Between the Opera House and the Court House in Greenfield,
school children line up to form a flag, using their colorful clothes to define
the stars and stripes.
Eight year old Clifford Noland of Orient, Adair County,
received these cards from his Grandma Elizabeth Handley in May and July of 1910.
Move your mouse over the card for a view of the second card.
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