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West Virginia: The Road to Statehood

West Virginia: The Road to Statehood

Special | 47m 52sVideo has Closed Captions

Brings to life the issues and disagreements that divided what is now West Virginia

The Road to Statehood which brings to life the issues, differences and disagreements that divided the Commonwealth of Virginia, turning families and neighbors against one another throughout what is now West Virginia. The 40-minute film examines events and philosophies behind West Virginia becoming a state during the Civil War

06/20/2013 | Rating NR

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West Virginia: The Road to Statehood is a local public television program presented by WVPB

West Virginia: The Road to Statehood

West Virginia: The Road to Statehood

Special | 47m 52sVideo has Closed Captions

The Road to Statehood which brings to life the issues, differences and disagreements that divided the Commonwealth of Virginia, turning families and neighbors against one another throughout what is now West Virginia. The 40-minute film examines events and philosophies behind West Virginia becoming a state during the Civil War

06/20/2013 | Rating NR

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