Barbara Fritchie (nee Hauer), Barbara Frietschie) (December 3, 1766 - December 18, 1862) was a U.S. patriot in Civil War. She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and was married to John Casper Fritchie, a glove maker, on May 6, 1806. She was a personal friend of Francis Scott Key and they participated together in a memorial service at Frederick, Maryland when George Washington died. A central figure in the history of Frederick, her house is a stop in the town's walking tour. When Winston Churchill passed through Frederick in 1943, he stopped at the house and recited the poem from memory. At 95 years of age she waved the Union flag out of her window despite opposition from Stonewall Jackson's troops, who were passing through Frederick. This event is the subject of John Greenleaf Whittier's 1864 poem "Barbara Fritchie". 1766 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... A civil war is a war in which the competing parties are segments of the same country or empire. ... Lancaster is a city located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ... Francis Scott Key Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779–January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer and amateur poet. ... Location in Maryland Founded  -Incorporated 1745   County Frederick County Mayor Jennifer Dougherty Area  - Total  - Water 59. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... The Right Honourable Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, FRS PC (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British statesman, best known as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. ... Flag Ratio: 1:2 The Union Flag or Union Jack is the flag most commonly associated with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and was also used throughout the former British Empire. ... For the 1960s country music artist, see Stonewall Jackson (musician); for the submarine, see USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634). ... John Greenleaf Whittier, November 25, 1885. ...

"Shoot, if you must, this old gray head, But spare your country's flag," she said. A shade of sadness, a blush of shame, Over the face of the leader came; The nobler nature within him stirred To life at that woman's deed and word; "Who touches a hair of yon gray head Dies like a dog! March on!" he said.

Again in a 1899 play by that same title Clyde Fitch takes artistic liberty and intertwines her story with that of his own grandparents' love story, which also takes place during the Civil War. Clyde Fitch (May 2, 1865-September 4, 1909) American dramatist. ...