Overview

At the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861, delegates from Unionist counties of northwestern Virginia decided to break away from the Confederacy and form a new government loyal to the United States that two years later would be officially recognized as the new state of West Virginia. This historical reenactment was commissioned to mark the restoration of the Wheeling Custom House -- the actual site of the delegates' conventions, featured within the film.

Cast

Gary Merrill, Dan Resin, Brooks Rogers, William Lyman, David Judy, Bob Tracey, Marilyn Hill, Hal O'Leary

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What is "For Liberty and Union" about?

At the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861, delegates from Unionist counties of northwestern Virginia decided to break away from the Confederacy and form a new government loyal to the United States that two years later would be officially recognized as the new state of West Virginia. This historical reenactment was commissioned to mark the restoration of the Wheeling Custom House -- the actual site of the delegates' conventions, featured within the film.

When was "For Liberty and Union" released?

For Liberty and Union was released in 1977.

Who stars in "For Liberty and Union"?

The cast includes Gary Merrill, Dan Resin, Brooks Rogers, William Lyman.