Mary,
There was no "wrong" side in the American Civil War only winners and losers.

My Uncle Tommy fought in WWII and sent home a machine gun in pieces. Mom, one day, got the bright idea to set it up on the front lawn and have the kids' pictures taken with it. Found out it was illegal to own a working version. DOH!

I did some minimal decorating - Chinese lanterns painted with stars and stripes. An interesting approach, I thought. Happy Birthday America and many more.
SINS