Philippi honors Civil War legacy with Blue and Gray Reunion

Philippi honors Civil War legacy with Blue and Gray Reunion

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — The 2025 Blue and Gray Reunion in Philippi concluded on Sunday with a staged reenactment of the Battle of Philippi, the first organized land engagement of the American Civil War. The event capped off a weekend filled with historical reflection, community celebration and cultural enrichment. Throughout the weekend, the town welcomed visitors with Civil War encampments, living history demonstrations and guided historical t…