More than 300 Confederate flag supporters gathered at the Sutherlin Mansion Sunday to show their support for keeping the Third National flag of the Confederacy atop a war memorial on the mansion’s grounds.
The rally was held in advance of a Thursday meeting in which the Danville City Council will vote on a proposed ordinance that would specify that only flags of the United States, Virginia, Danville and the MIA/POW movement would be allowed on city-owned properties.
Attorney Fred Taylor said he would be representing the Sons of Confederate Veterans in a lawsuit against the City Council if the flag is removed.
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