Beginners and visitors welcome!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Genealogical Society of North Orange County
presents
CHARLES and ROSEMARY KISSEL
Origins of the American Flag
Did you know--that since the American flag was adopted in 1777, it has been altered 26 times? That the last change was July 4, 1960, one year after Hawaii became a state? That this July 4 will mark the longest time the flag has not been modified? That we celebrate Flag Day nationwide on June 14, even though it’s not a national holiday?
Charles Kissel, whose collection of federal and colonial flags is approaching 300, became interested--enamored--yes, even obsessed--with American flags about 13 years ago. Rosemary, his wife, has become a modern-day Betsy Ross, recreating flags not commercially available. They will discuss the evolution of our flag: the stars, the stripes, the colors, the shape--and display samples from their extensive collection.
Mr. Kissel is a self-employed inventor who earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from UCSB, and his wife, Rosemary, is a UCI graduate who teaches in the Magnolia School District. The Kissels have made more than 100 presentations to community, school, patriotic, church, scouting and youth organizations. They received the DAR Community Service Award in 2002 and the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge in 2003.
7:00 p.m.: Business meeting (really short!)
7:15 p.m.: Program (really interesting!)
At the end: Refreshments (really tasty!)
Yorba Linda Community Center
4501 Casa Loma Avenue (at Imperial Highway)
Yorba Linda
For additional information, please call 714-996-9511