Stars, Stripes & States: A Look at the Flags of our Nation

Join us for a special discussion on Stars, Stripes & States: Flags of Our Nation—a striking exhibition from the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas. Featuring 77 flags, including all 50 state flags and 27 historic U.S. flags, the exhibition traces the evolution of our nation over 250 years.

This talk will share the inspiration behind the exhibition, highlight several flag histories, and reflect on the enthusiastic response from the Kerrville community.

Proudly featured as part of the Texas America250 programming, Stars, Stripes & States: Flags of Our Nation offers a meaningful way to connect with our nation’s history and heritage.

We hope you will join us to learn more!

PRESENTER:
Dr. Darrell Beauchamp is the Executive Director of the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, TX. He has spent over 30 years in the fields of American Western Art, Visual Literacy, Museum Studies and Photography. He is the editor/author of 17 books and professional manuscripts about the Visual Arts and Visual Literacy. He began his museum career as the Founding Director of the Pearce Museums in Corsicana, TX, and has served as the CEO/Executive Director of the Briscoe Museum in San Antonio, TX, the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, MT and the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame in Hobbs, NM. He has also spent time in his career as a College Dean, professional photographer, Western Art consultant, and University Professor.

In his spare time, Dr. Beauchamp is an avid fly fisherman, camper, and photography enthusiast. He is a former Indian Motorcycle enthusiast. An Eagle Scout, he was a Boy Scout leader and Scoutmaster for fifteen years. He and his wife Jan are the parents of three grown children, Cody, Casey, and Emily, and the proud grandparents of Grayson, Mia, and Lucy, all of whom live in Central Texas.