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Freedom's Fortress

At Virginia’s Fort Monroe, Ed explores a remarkable place: the spot where slavery began in British North America, and the site where it began to unravel during the Civil War. From one of the newest National Park Service sites to a historically-minded brewery and more, Ed learns from a diverse cast of people engaging visitors with defining moments in our national past.

English
  • Originally Aired August 8, 2019
  • Runtime 27 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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