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All for the Union is the story of three unsung heroes of the Civil War, Lida and Lizzie Dutton and Sarah Steer, who dealt with foraging troops and skirmishes, cared for wounded soldiers, and, in the midst of all, wrote an underground newspaper for Union soldiers to raise monies for the Soldiers' Aide Society.

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Armed with nothing more than their wits, they fought the Confederacy in their own way, and their humor, strength and faith will give audiences of all ages a fresh perspective on the most dangerous time in American history. The show is recommended for children ages 12 and up.

Christopher Saunders portrays

true-to-life Union Cavalry Scout

John William Hutchinson

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Wounded soldiers and unwelcome guests - Lieut. Milbrowe (Matt Curtis) takes aim at John Mobberly (played by Colin Tisdale).

The Civil War Writ Small

Loudoun was a deeply divided border county. Here a huge slave-owning population mixed with Pacifist quakers and pro-Union German farmers, southern families were by no means of one mind, and the Underground Railroad steamed ahead despite the ravages of war. This was the only county in Virginia to form a Union troop, and their story, too, is part of All for the Union.

Christopher Miller as German immigrant-turned-

Union Private Dieter Sternbergerholtzenheimer.

The Production

Written by prize-winning playwright and award-winning historian Meredith Bean McMath, this was the fourth time the play has been produced in Loudoun County and was the basis for the film Waterford's War. For more information on the play (production history, reviews and photos), click here. To read the true history of the three young women journalists, please click here.

Lida Dutton (played by Millie Shipe) with the

Provost Marshal (at right, played by

George Werner) and Sgt. Thomas (Lee Bean)

Audiences will enjoy the comfort of contoured Lifetime chairs and new parlor furniture, a renovated stage, and expanded kitchen facilities. New ownership of The Old Stone School by the Town of Hillsboro also means the Hillsboro Community Association events can provide a Cash Bar, so keep an eye out for party offerings and dinner theatre, too! For more information about Hillsboro Community Association's annual and special events, community opportunities, and rental information, please visit www.HillsboroVA.org.