When was confederate flag first flown over capitals?

The Confederate flag was first flown over state capitals during the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865. The original Confederate national flag, known as the "Stars and Bars," was adopted in March 1861 and flew over the Confederate capital in Montgomery, Alabama. Various versions of the flag were subsequently displayed in other Confederate states and capitals as the war progressed. After the war, the flag has been used in various contexts, leading to ongoing debates about its symbolism and meaning.