ABOUTAbout the Reunion
Attending the Decade of the ’70s Liberty Reunion was a unique opportunity to reconnect with old friends, celebrate shared memories, and honor the roots of Liberty’s legacy. It was a chance to relive the spirit of the 1970s—a time of bold faith, lasting friendships, and foundational moments in both personal and campus history. Whether you were a student or a member of the faculty and staff, you experienced the birth of the university firsthand. This reunion offered a meaningful way to reflect on how far we’ve come, rekindle community, and be inspired by how God has worked through the decades.
The students from the beginning and early years of Liberty University hold a special place in the school’s legacy. As pioneers, we laid the foundation for what would become one of the largest Christian universities in the world. We embraced a bold vision, sacrificing comfort and resources to be part of something greater than ourselves. Our faith, resilience and dedication helped shape the culture, values and spirit that continue to define Liberty today. Our stories remind current and future generations of the power of purpose-driven education and the importance of building on a strong spiritual and academic heritage.
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Where the past met the present — Liberty Decade of the ’70s Reunion
April 2026
RECEPTIONReturn to Stewart Arms
So many of us spent memorable years at the Stewart Arms Hotel in the 1970s. We ate in the dining hall, studied in the side rooms, met our dates in the lobby, and avoided the floors where we were not allowed.
It first opened its doors in 1913 as the Virginian Hotel. For fifty years, it hosted numerous events, welcoming esteemed guests such as Eleanor Roosevelt (1940) and Ronald Reagan (1957). But after facing financial difficulties in the 1960s, it was renovated and rebranded as the Stewart Arms Hotel before eventually closing its doors.
In 1973, the Stewart Arms was repurposed as a dormitory for Lynchburg Baptist College, and it became home to hundreds of students for the next eight years.
After being used for low-income housing for another 30 years, in 2018, following a four-year renovation, the Virginian Hotel was meticulously restored to its former grandeur.
We returned to celebrate and relive the great era of the ’70s. The Virginian Hotel was our host hotel, and the reunion kicked off with an elegant reception at the hotel many of us once called home.
