APG board member Tom Holtz attended the grand opening of Lauren County museum which features some artifacts the APG purchased for the museum to display. Here is his report. I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Laurens County Museum’s new Revolutionary War wing on Sunday June 28. Our contributions had … More Lauren County Museum Grand Opening

This was sent in my APG member Mike Pierce. The pictures were taken at the 250th , actual date Dec 9th, Great Bridge Re-enactment in Chesapeake VA.  “The highlight of attending the event  for Linda and myself was meeting those involved in the Virginia Youth Regiment run by a former Marine.   Participants are from 8 … More Great Bridge Reenactment

As a follow up to our last blog post, APG Board members Kurt Hollar and Tom Holtz on 12 November attended the unveiling of the items we purchased on behalf of the Laurens County Museum for their new American Revolution exhibit. You can learn more about the specific items here.

The upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is focusing all things history directly on the American Revolution. The APG certainly participating in the celebration. Our eyes are cast to South Carolina and the Laurens County Museum where they are putting together a special exhibit and extension on the American Revolution. The APG board … More The APG Supports the South Carolina Liberty Trail

Now that the amazing Banners of Liberty exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia has ended, the 2nd New Hampshire flag, which the APG fully funded the conservation of, has returned home to the New Hampshire Historical Society. We would like to share a thank you note we received from the Society. … More The 2nd NH Flag has Returned Home

                                          MICHAEL E. HALL, LTC, USA (Ret’d) 1945-2025 On August 23, 2025, the Artist Preservation Group lost one of its original members and most staunch supporters.  Lt. Col. Mike Hall, “The Colonel”, was a 23-year veteran of the US Army who earned History degrees from both VMI and The Citadel.  He was an avid student … More IN MEMORIAM            

It’s hard to believe, but the Artist Preservation Group is celebrating our 20th year! Our first donation was a modest $3,000 to the Palmetto Conservation Foundation to benefit the Camden, South Carolina battlefield. Twenty years and over $300,000 in donations later, we came back. One of the APG’s largest donations, $20,000, was given to the … More APG Donates to American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR)

by Pete Culos To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia has assembled a display of no less than 16 flags which date from that era. The Artist Preservation Group was responsible for conserving and transporting one of the those flags for the … More The Banners of Liberty – Museum of the American Revolution Opens

By Peter Culos On 5 December, 2024, Debbie and I had the honor and pleasure to attend the annual George Washington Council Dinner at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, and represent the Artist Preservation Group. The invitation came as a “thank you” for our latest effort to fund the conservation of the … More A Night at the Museum…of the American Revolution