Virginia Department of Military Affairs (Virginia National Guard Museum)

Virginia National Guard Museum will conserve a Virginia Commonwealth flag and selected uniform pieces from its collection in order to stabilize their condition and allow for future display in exhibitions. Under the guidance of a professional conservator, the project will ensure the noteworthy pieces are stabilized from further decay, and that artifact rotation in exhibitions is increased. The stabilization of artifacts addresses a high priority need for conservation of these items revealed by a 2014 inventory and condition assessment, and will allow them to be stored with like items in the new curation facility that adheres to modern standards for lighting, environmental controls, and security.