WHEELING — Troops aligned with the ruling government arrived Sunday morning to remove a clergy from the pulpit who spoke of freedom for all American settlers — and it was all an historical reenactment.

The annual Fort Henry Days commemoration took place Saturday and Sunday at Oglebay Park Resort, featuring a woodcarvers show at Wilson Lodge and historical re-enactments at the Levenson Shelter and Camp Russel. Other events were scheduled throughout the park during the two days, capped off by reenactments of the Battle for Fort Henry, a performance by the Wheeling Symphony and a fireworks display Sunday night.

On Sunday morning, many of the vendors camped out at Camp Russel turned out for the annual religious service that starts off the day. As the clergy integrated religious ideals with t

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